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79R10467 BJM-D

By:  Leibowitz                                                    H.R. No. 938



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Heron Tamez has been accorded a great honor by the 
South San Antonio Independent School District with his selection as 
Teacher of the Year for 2004-2005; and
	WHEREAS, The award recognizes this esteemed educator's 
commitment to inspiring students through innovative and effective 
instruction techniques and his leadership in the school, the school 
district, the education profession, and the community; he is now 
going on to represent the district as a candidate for the Trinity 
Prize for Excellence in Teaching, which was instituted by Trinity 
University's department of education nearly 25 years ago to honor 
and recognize outstanding public school teachers in greater San 
Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, A Spanish teacher at Dwight Middle School, Mr. Tamez 
was raised in the poorest sections of Corpus Christi for most of his 
childhood and worked two jobs while pursuing his degree from Texas 
A&M-Corpus Christi; he understands all too well the temptations of 
gangs and other distractions, making him an ideal role model to his 
students, many of whom face similar challenges today; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Tamez has demonstrated a commitment to the youth 
of the Lone Star State that extends far beyond the classroom; active 
in a number of worthy community organizations, he ably serves as the 
district coordinator for the Walgreen's One-on-One program and is 
involved with the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program, both of which 
provide mentoring programs to at-risk students; and
	WHEREAS, Heron Tamez exemplifies the highest ideals of his 
profession, and his passion for teaching has truly enriched the 
lives of countless young Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Heron Tamez on being named the 
2004-2005 Teacher of the Year for the South San Antonio Independent 
School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Tamez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.