H.R. No. 197R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Manuel Ibarra, Jr., of Elsa, is concluding an outstanding 34-year career with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) when he retires as driver coordinator in the year 2004; and WHEREAS, Since joining the ECISD in August 1970, Mr. Ibarra has ably served the district's transportation department as bus driver, parts chaser, mechanic helper, mechanic, assistant shop foreman, driver supervisor, and driver coordinator; in this last role, he was responsible for 150 bus drivers, their routes across the 945-square-mile school district, and their itineraries for field trips and extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Mr. Ibarra has ensured the safe and efficient transportation of young Texans to and from school; he has served the Edinburg CISD with integrity and dedication, earning the lasting respect of all who have been privileged to work with him, and it is a pleasure to commend him for his exemplary tenure as he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his life; and WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña has justly recognized Manuel Ibarra, Jr., by passing this resolution in his behalf during the 4th Called Session of the 78th Legislature; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Manuel Ibarra, Jr., on his retirement as driver coordinator for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for future happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Ibarra as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Peña ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 197 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2004, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House