Bill Text: TX SR941 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing Martin Peña on the occasion of his retirement.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-28 - Reported enrolled [SR941 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR941-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 941
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Martin Peña, who is retiring after a long and
  distinguished career in education; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Peña began his career in 1960 as a teacher
  with the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District; he went on to
  hold numerous administrative posts, including principal,
  director of federal programs, and assistant superintendent; he
  served as superintendent of the Port Isabel Independent School
  District in two separate terms for a total of 17 years and of the
  Los Fresnos Independent School District for six years; and
         WHEREAS, He holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree
  from Texas A&I University, and he completed the educational
  requirements for certification as a superintendent at Pan
  American University; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Peña played an important role in the creation
  of the South Texas Association of Schools and served as its
  executive director for 18 years; he has worked with other
  superintendents and legislators over the course of nine sessions
  of the Texas Legislature to advocate for children and to promote
  good policy for public education; and
         WHEREAS, An exemplary administrator, he is respected and
  admired by colleagues throughout the region, and it is truly
  fitting that he receive special recognition for his many
  contributions to education in our state; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend Martin Peña on his commitment to
  excellence in education and extend to him best wishes for
  continued success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Hinojosa, Lucio, Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 28, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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