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
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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 | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on May 28, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |