WHEREAS, Mrs.Garza Was Graduated from Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor's Degree

H.R. No. 32

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Aida Laurel Garza retired June 28, 1993, from her position as director of elementary education with the Laredo Independent School District, drawing to a close a distinguished career in the field of education that has spanned 37 years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs.Garza was graduated from Texas Woman's University with a bachelor's degree in speech education, and she furthered her education there by earning a master's degree in speech and hearing therapy before undertaking postgraduate work at The University of Texas and Texas A&I University at Kingsville; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding educator began her career as a speech teacher in 1956 at M.B. Lamar Jr. High School, where she also became involved in the school's highly acclaimed PreSchool Summer and Adult Basic Education programs; an innovative leader in her chosen profession, she went on to initiate speech and hearing therapy in the district in 1963; and

WHEREAS, Mrs.Garza also excelled as an administrator and was promoted to instructional supervisor before she was named principal of D.D. Hachar Elementary School in 1974; and

WHEREAS, Highly regarded by her colleagues and supervisors for her expertise, hard work, and dedication, she became director of elementary education for the district in 1980 and ably served in that capacity until her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her exceptional tenure with the Laredo Independent School District, Mrs.Garza has earned a special place in the hearts of many of her young students and has served as an inspiration to her colleagues in the teaching profession; and

WHEREAS, She also has made many significant contributions to the field of education through her leadership of such prominent educational organizations as the Texas State Teachers Association, the Laredo Administrators and Supervisors Organization, and Delta Kappa Gamma; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the exemplary contributions Mrs.Garza has made for the betterment of her community, she was awarded the George Washington Honor Medal, and the City of Laredo declared December 19, 1993, as Aida Garza Day in her honor; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her many endeavors, she has enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Dennis Garza, and the couple's three fine children, Ricardo Garza, Rebecca Flanigan, and Araceli Garza; in recent years, their family has grown to include two beautiful grandchildren, Christina and Regina Flanigan; and

WHEREAS, Mrs.Garza has set an inspiring example of leadership and professional excellence throughout her career, and her manifest dedication to the youth of this state truly merits our highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas Legislature hereby commend Aida Laurel Garza for her outstanding contributions to the Laredo Independent School District and extend to her best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs.Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Cuellar of Webb

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 32 was adopted by the House on March 9, 1995, by a nonrecord vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House