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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 158

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ramon Emilio Rivera on the occasion of his retirement 
as principal of Eastwood Knolls School in El Paso after a 30-year 
career as an educator; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rivera has been principal of Eastwood Knolls 
School since 1997 and served as principal of Parkland Middle 
School from 1991 through 1996; he was previously director of fine 
arts at Ysleta Independent School District from 1985 through 
1990; and
	WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in education from 
The University of Texas at El Paso and a master's degree in 
administration from Sul Ross State University; a distinguished 
leader in the community, he is admired and respected for his many 
accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, He served as president of the Texas Association of 
Elementary School Principals and as the Texas representative for 
the National Association of Elementary School Principals; he was 
a member of the board of directors for Christian Schools of El Paso,
and he received the Outstanding Administrator Award from the 
Region 15 Parent Teacher Association; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Ramon Rivera
set high academic and ethical standards for his students that 
will enable them to become leaders in the community; he has had a 
positive impact on the lives of many children and faculty 
members, and his presence at Eastwood Knolls 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
Ramon Emilio Rivera for his many contributions to Eastwood Knolls 
School and to the education system of this state and extend to him 
best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 13, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate