79R1861 JTR-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 37 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Charles Munoz, the principal of Thomas Alva Edison 
High School in San Antonio, has been named the 2004 Region XX 
Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School 
Principals, and this honor is an ideal opportunity to reflect on 
this dedicated educator's contributions to his fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Louis W. Fox Technical High School, 
Mr. Munoz earned his bachelor's degree at St. Mary's University and 
his master's degree in education at Our Lady of the Lake University; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Munoz first developed his skills as a teacher at 
Horace Mann Middle School and at Thomas Jefferson High School, 
where he was promoted to assistant principal; he further honed his 
administrative skills as principal of John G. Whittier Middle 
School before coming to Edison High in 1993; and
	WHEREAS, Since that time, Mr. Munoz has established himself 
as an indispensable asset to the Edison community, and the great 
affection and esteem in which he is held by the school's students is 
reflected in his nickname of "Papa Bear"; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Fox Tech Distinguished Graduate Hall 
of Fame and an honorary life member of the Texas Congress of Parents 
and Teachers, Mr. Munoz has guided and inspired countless young 
people over the years, and his many contributions to the greater 
good will continue to resonate for many years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Munoz on being named the 
2004 Region XX Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of 
Secondary School Principals and extend to him sincere best wishes 
for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Munoz as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.