H.R. No. 2144



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Teresa Estrada of McAllen received her associate's 
degree in criminal justice from South Texas College on May 14, 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, A 52-year-old grandmother and the mother of four 
sons, Mrs. Estrada demonstrated remarkable dedication as she 
pursued her degree, overcoming health problems and balancing the 
various responsibilities that come with being a wife, mother, and 
grandmother; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to receiving her diploma, she was 
honored at the school's commencement ceremony by school president 
Shirley Reed with the Presidential Inspirational Achievement 
Award; this prestigious annual award recognizes a student who 
serves as a role model for students, faculty, and staff; and
	WHEREAS, Another highlight of that memorable day was seeing 
her 19-year-old son, David, receive his associate's degree, also in 
criminal justice; the mother and son took three classes together 
while pursuing their degrees and were often seen dining together at 
the school cafeteria; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Estrada earned a GED after dropping out of high 
school, but family obligations prevented her from attending college 
until the fall of 2001, when she enrolled at South Texas College; 
married to husband David for 28 years, she remains a dedicated wife 
and homemaker, and she plans to continue her education by pursuing a 
bachelor's degree in criminal justice from The University of 
Texas--Pan American; and
	WHEREAS, Teresa Estrada truly sets an outstanding example for 
her fellow students, for her professors, and for all Texans, and her 
receipt of an associate's degree in criminal justice is a special 
achievement that is most worthy of legislative recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Teresa Estrada for receiving her 
associate's degree from South Texas College and extend best wishes 
to her for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Estrada as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Flores

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2144 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House