SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 184

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Rosemary Telles, who is retiring after 36 years of 
outstanding service as a teacher at Marion Manor Elementary 
School in the lower valley of El Paso; and

	WHEREAS, Rosemary Telles was born and raised in El Paso, 
and she graduated from Jefferson High School; she earned her 
undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Texas 
at El Paso; and

	WHEREAS, A schoolteacher who has dedicated her life to 
enriching the lives of her students, Rosemary has taught in 
bilingual and monolingual classrooms, principally at the 
kindergarten and first grade levels; she is retiring from her 
position as a dual language teacher; and

	WHEREAS, She has been honored as Teacher of the Year for 
her exemplary performance in the classroom; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Rosemary Telles has 
demonstrated a consistent passion for education, and she has 
had a positive influence on the many students she has taught;
she has truly worked for the betterment of the community 
through her commitment to preparing young Texans for their 
future, and her wisdom, wise counsel, and leadership 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 
Rosemary Telles for her many exceptional contributions to 
the students of Marion Manor Elementary School and extend to 
her best wishes 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 17, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate