SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Eloise Gonzalez, who is retiring after 36 years of 
outstanding service as a schoolteacher at Marion Manor 
Elementary School in El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Eloise Gonzalez was born and raised in El Paso; she 
graduated from Austin High School and from The University of Texas 
at El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Eloise has dedicated her life to enriching the 
lives of young people; she has taught both bilingual and 
monolingual classes, and her students have greatly benefited 
from her skillful teaching methods and her wise counsel and 
encouragement; and
	WHEREAS, For her exemplary work as an educator, she has 
been honored with the title of Teacher of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Eloise has demonstrated a 
love of the field of education, and she has had a positive impact 
on the lives of countless students; and 
	WHEREAS, Eloise is beloved and respected by her students 
and her colleagues in education, and her presence at Marion Manor 
Elementary School will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Eloise Gonzalez
for her invaluable contributions to Marion Manor Elementary School 
and the El Paso community and extend best wishes to her for the 
retirement years ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate