H.R. No. 994


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas history students from Bernarda Jaime Junior High School are visiting the State Capitol today, and as we welcome them to Austin it is indeed appropriate to commend the many students, teachers, parents, and administrators who have contributed to the success of this school over the years; and WHEREAS, Bernarda Jaime Junior High is located in San Diego, the county seat of Duval County; the school was known as San Diego Junior High until 1985, when it was renamed in honor of the revered local educator whose dedication, talent, and compassion helped to transform the lives of many generations of South Texas residents, including former state legislators Ignacio Salinas and Orlando Garcia; and WHEREAS, Ms. Jaime's legacy endures today with the school's "History Alive" program, which combines an innovative curriculum with history fairs and field trips such as the one that has brought the students of Benita Trejo's seventh-grade Texas history class to Austin today to learn about the legislative process; together with eighth-grade U.S. history teacher Omar Ozuna, Ms. Trejo brings to students a true passion for history as well as a deeper appreciation of the unique role our state has played in the cultural, historic, and economic development of our nation; and WHEREAS, The future of the Lone Star State rests firmly on the shoulders of young Texans, including those here today, who can master and apply the lessons of history, relying on the signposts of the past to accurately chart the path ahead; the students of Bernarda Jaime Junior High School are to be heartily commended for their scholastic efforts in this regard, as are the educators, administrators, and parents who have made these efforts possible; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby welcome the students of Ms. Trejo's seventh-grade Texas history class and extend to them warmest best wishes for an enjoyable and informative visit. Guillen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 994 was adopted by the House on May 2, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House