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78R18762 MW-D
By: Wise H.R. No. 1693
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mary Cantu has been named Elementary Teacher of the
Year for 2002-2003 by the Progreso Independent School District
(ISD); and
WHEREAS, The award acknowledges teachers who are creative and
successful with students, have excellent classroom organizational
skills, present subject matter in meaningful ways, promote positive
learning environments for all students, and work well with
colleagues, parents, and the community, and Mrs. Cantu truly meets
each of these criteria; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas--Pan American,
Mrs. Cantu earned a bachelor's degree in general business, and
after gaining interest in teaching through helping her friends who
were teachers, she began teaching in 1991; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, she teaches science, math, and
social studies to fourth graders, and is a University
Interscholastic League academic coach for math; and
WHEREAS, Endeavoring to inspire a passion for learning and
equip young Texans with the skills and knowledge necessary for
success is truly a commendable undertaking; during her tenure with
Progreso ISD, Mary Cantu has earned a special place in the hearts of
many of her students and the respect and admiration of her
colleagues and friends, and she truly merits legislative
recognition for her most recent achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Cantu on being named 2002-2003
Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Progreso Independent School
District and extend to her warmest best wishes for continued
success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Cantu as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.