SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 795

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Martha Olvera, who is retiring at the close of the 2014-2015 school year after 37 years of service as an educator; and

WHEREAS, For the last 32 years, Martha Olvera has taught students at Casis Elementary School; she is a highly respected teacher who is known for her calm and reassuring demeanor and for exceeding professional expectations; she often serves as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking parents during meetings with the principal; she was the school's 2005 Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, she has assisted with a wide array of student programs and activities, and she served for many years as the head of the school's first-grade science department; students have greatly benefited from her skillful teaching methods, her sincere concern for the individual, and her wise counsel and encouragement; and

WHEREAS, She is a dedicated and resourceful educator who has instilled in her students a love of learning, and she has helped prepare countless young Texans for continued success on their educational path; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Martha Olvera on her exceptional teaching career and her many contributions to Casis Elementary School and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate