SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Norma Ayala, who has been selected as a role model
for the City of El Paso by the El Paso Times on the occasion of 
Women's History Month; and
	WHEREAS, Women's History Month is celebrated annually 
during the month of March; to honor the vital roles women play in 
shaping new directions and ideas in society, the national theme 
of Women's History Month in 2003 is "Women Pioneering the 
Future"; and
	WHEREAS, For its selection of women who serve as role 
models for the City of El Paso, the El Paso Times invited its 
readers to nominate women who have made a strong impact on
their family, their neighborhood, or the entire city; the many 
deserving women who were selected for this public recognition
are genuine trailblazers in a wide variety of fields; and
	WHEREAS, Norma Ayala spends her days teaching computer 
classes at Socorro High School, and she also has an impact on the 
lives of her students beyond the classroom; she serves as the 
sponsor for Business Professionals of America and the National 
Vocational Technical Honor Society at the school; known for 
showing young people that they can better themselves and also 
become better citizens for the benefit of others, she regularly 
joins students in volunteering at the Pebble Creek Nursing 
Center; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Norma has set a lasting standard
for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Norma an inspiration for all citizens of
El Paso and a source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Norma Ayala on her selection
as a role model for the City of El Paso; 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 April 7, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate