SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 872

In Memory

of

Norma Linda Trevino

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of the late Norma Linda Trevino, who died December 28, 1998, at the age of 48; and

WHEREAS, A dedicated teacher and a generous, compassionate wife and mother, Norma Linda Trevino was born January 22, 1950; she was a 1968 graduate of Edinburg High School, and she went on to earn a degree in education from Pan American College; and

WHEREAS, On January 22, 1971, she married Cristobal Trevino, and the couple raised two children, John Michael and Debra Denise Trevino, who blessed them with six grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Mark, John, Norma, and Jose; and

WHEREAS, Following her college graduation, Mrs. Trevino began a long and fulfilling career with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District; during her 22 years with the district, she taught at various schools, including Sam Houston, Jefferson, and Travis Elementary Schools; and

WHEREAS, Resourceful and enthusiastic, she was a positive influence on the lives of her students, and she gave generously of her time and talent so that they would have the skills to thrive in today's competitive society; she believed in reading as a means to help experience life, and she instilled in her students a lifelong love of learning; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Trevino was committed to innovation and was a pioneer in the implementation of looping, a practice in which students remain with the same teacher over several years; under this system, her students' skills improved dramatically, reaching 100 percent mastery in reading; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Trevino also served on the Site Based Decision Making committee and was a presenter at the national Accelerated Schools Conference; in recognition of her many contributions to the district and to the cause of education, Norma Linda Trevino Elementary School was named in her honor; and

WHEREAS, Norma Linda Trevino Elementary School has embodied her dedication to excellence and represents a fitting testament to her legacy; the school's students have won numerous awards and it has been recognized as a Texas Education Agency Exemplary Campus and a Title One Distinguished Campus; and

WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she continues to live in the hearts and minds of those she left behind; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby honor the life and achievements of the late Norma Linda Trevino and extend to her family sincere condolences on their loss; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Norma Linda Trevino.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate