81R37316 JKB-D By: Guillen H.R. No. 2866 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Public education is an endeavor vital to all Texans, and those individuals who devote themselves to the academic development of our young people are helping to ensure that the future of the Lone Star State rests in capable hands; and WHEREAS, Teaching requires character, commitment, and passion, and Maria Eva H. Riojas of the Roma Independent School District has demonstrated those qualities in abundance throughout her 36-year career; and WHEREAS, Providing for the diverse educational needs of our future leaders is an undertaking of paramount importance, and Ms. Riojas embodies the spirit of service and dedication that are the hallmarks of a good teacher; and WHEREAS, The influence of an educator extends far beyond the walls of the classroom and the duration of the school year, and Ms. Riojas has worked to instill in her students a lifelong love of learning that will serve them well in every aspect of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Maria Eva H. Riojas for her invaluable contributions to the students of the Roma Independent School District and extend to her best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Riojas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.