81R35294 BPG-D By: Quintanilla H.R. No. 2743 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Michael Najera won election to the board of trustees of the Socorro Independent School District on May 9, 2009, and as he prepares to take office, it is appropriate that he be honored for his exemplary dedication to enhancing the education of the district's schoolchildren; and WHEREAS, Providing youth with a quality education is essential to creating a prosperous future for our state and nation, and public schools are the cornerstone of this crucial endeavor; local school board members unite their efforts with those of parents, classroom teachers, and other education professionals to provide the best possible learning environment for area students; and WHEREAS, In his professional life, Mr. Najera is a health care consultant for a software company, and his desire to take on civic responsibilities is indeed admirable; and WHEREAS, Michael Najera is committed to broadening the path of educational opportunity for Socorro ISD students, and through his efforts to meet their current needs and to anticipate future challenges, he is rendering a valuable public service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Najera on his election to the board of trustees of the Socorro Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful and productive term in office; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Najera as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.