87R2416 JGH-D
 
  By: Canales H.R. No. 369
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Gloria Ann Perez of Economedes High School in
  Edinburg is celebrating her 50th year as a teacher during the
  2020-2021 school year; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Edinburg and a proud alumna of Edinburg
  High School, Ms. Perez began her teaching career with the Donna
  Independent School District in 1969, when her monthly salary was
  $300; she worked in Donna for three years before joining the
  Edinburg district; and
         WHEREAS, This exceptional professional taught at Edinburg
  High School for 27 years, and for the past two decades, she has been
  a member of the faculty at Economedes High; throughout her career,
  she has been a lively presence both inside and outside the
  classroom, an active participant in countless school activities,
  and a mentor and an inspiration to generations of young Texans; and
         WHEREAS, For decades, Ms. Perez's dedication, enthusiasm,
  and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the mission of
  Edinburg CISD and earned her the respect and admiration of her
  fellow educators and her students, and she may take great pride in
  her innumerable achievements as she reaches this impressive
  milestone in her career; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Gloria Ann Perez on her first half
  century as a teacher and extend to her sincere best wishes for
  continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.