SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Elva Estrada, who recently retired from the Del Mar
  College Board of Regents after 14 years of outstanding service; and
         WHEREAS, Elva Estrada joined the Del Mar College Board of
  Regents in November of 2006, and she brought a wealth of relevant
  experience to her position as a regent; her background in the
  field of education included 35 years of experience in the roles
  of teacher, instructional supervisor, assistant principal, and
  principal at the elementary and secondary levels; and
         WHEREAS, Known for her quiet confidence and diplomatic
  qualities, she played an important role in the passage of two
  successful bond referendums that addressed capital improvement
  programs for the college to focus on providing the most advanced
  facilities and learning resources to Coastal Bend residents; and
         WHEREAS, She chaired the Feria de las Flores Scholarship
  Program and the Christmas Posada Program, and she organized the
  annual Dr. Hector P. Garcia Texas State Recognition Day event;
  she has long been active in a wide range of professional and civic
  organizations, including the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas,
  the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Westside
  Business Association, and the Association of Community College
  Trustees; and
         WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, she is
  respected and admired by her colleagues and members of the Corpus
  Christi community, and her presence on the Del Mar College Board
  of Regents will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby commend Elva Estrada for her exceptional
  service on the Del Mar College Board of Regents and extend to her
  best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 21, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate