|
|
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 |