SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1020
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mary Speer Garza and David Garza on the occasion of
their retirement as educators; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Garza are retiring with a combined
total of close to 60 years in education; both Mary Garza and David
Garza are highly regarded educators renowned for their
resourcefulness and their commitment to providing students with
the foundation they need to further their education and go on to
become productive citizens in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Mary Garza is retiring from Alma Pierce
Elementary School in Laredo after 30 years in education; she also
taught for the Job Corps, Ochoa Elementary School, Ligarde
Elementary School, and Nixon High School; an exemplary role model
for other teachers, she was selected this year by her peers at
Alma Pierce Elementary School as the Golden Apple Teacher of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, David Garza is retiring as principal of Alicia
Ruiz Elementary School in Laredo; he taught at Nye Elementary
School for 12 years before moving into educational
administration in 1992; he was an assistant principal for the
Alicia Ruiz Elementary School for six years before becoming
principal in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Garza have had a positive impact on
the lives of many children and faculty members in the schools of
Laredo, and they will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Mary Speer Garza and David Garza for
their many contributions to the education system of this state
and extend to them best wishes for the retirement years ahead;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of appreciation from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate