H.R. No. 1184
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Martha Serna has been chosen as the 2010-2011 Texas
Adult Educator of the Year by the Texas Association for Literacy and
Adult Education; and
WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Ms. Serna earned bachelor's and
master's degrees from The University of Texas at El Paso and Sul
Ross State University; she taught kindergarten and prekindergarten
in the Ysleta Independent School District for 19 years before
becoming the coordinator of the Even Start family literacy program
in the Socorro Independent School District in 1995; she was named
the director of community education services in the Socorro ISD in
2004; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Serna and her staff oversee English as a second
language and English and Spanish GED classes as well as computer
literacy programs, and she has helped more than 300 students earn
their GEDs during her tenure as director; she has greatly increased
the number of classes her department offers and the locations at
which they are held, reaching more students in her area, and she has
improved attendance and retention by regularly recognizing
outstanding students; she is responsible for a forthcoming computer
lab that will double the number of computers available to students
and teachers, and she has partnered with El Paso Community College
to develop a vocational ESL class; and
WHEREAS, Known as a team player who maintains positive
relations with her colleagues, Ms. Serna always keeps her door open
to students, faculty, and members of the community; in all of her
endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband, Jesus,
and her family; and
WHEREAS, Martha Serna demonstrates the leadership,
determination, and commitment that are the hallmarks of our best
teachers, and she is indeed an exemplary role model in her
profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Martha Serna on her selection as
the 2010-2011 Texas Adult Educator of the Year and extend to her
sincere 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. Serna as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Quintanilla
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1184 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House