H.R. No. 1314
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give of their time and talents to
benefit the larger community make the world a better place through
their actions, and Aurora A. Garza of Kingsville, who passed away on
March 13, 2011, at the age of 86, was indeed one such person; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, administrator, and civic
leader, Mrs. Garza was born in Kingsville on July 1, 1924, to
Antonia Saenz Alvarez and Adan Alvarez, Sr.; she earned her
bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas A&M
University--Kingsville and began her notable career in 1945,
teaching first and third grades in Kingsville public schools; and
WHEREAS, In 1952, Mrs. Garza relocated to Corpus Christi,
where she continued teaching elementary students for nearly two
decades; admired for her leadership, she served as Title VII
consultant for the district and as parent involvement coordinator
at Lozano Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Garza left the classroom after nearly three
decades to become principal of Kennedy Elementary School in the
West Oso Independent School District in 1972; she went on to direct
Harvey Elementary School in Kingsville ISD in the same capacity
from 1979 until her retirement in 1986; and
WHEREAS, A leader in her profession, Mrs. Garza helped to
develop curriculum for the West Oso district and served on textbook
subcommittees for the state; she shared her time with the Texas
Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, Texas
Association of School Administrators, National Education
Association, Texas State Teachers Association, and Kingsville
Tri-City Retired Teachers Association, which she served as
president; and
WHEREAS, Equally impressive was her involvement in a number
of worthwhile community organizations; she was active with the
boards of the Kingsville Symphony Orchestra, Music Club of
Kingsville, Lions Club, and Friends of the Conner Museum; in
addition, she chaired the board of the FLAIR Department of the
Woman's Club of Kingsville and worked with the City of Kingsville
Historical Development Board; while in Corpus Christi, her efforts
benefited the Symphony Guild and the Beautification Committee; and
WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of a
person's life, some individuals leave their unmistakable mark on
the world as they move through it, and Aurora Garza's contributions
to her community will long resonate in the lives of all who knew
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Aurora A. Garza and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her sister,
America Alvarez Wilson, and her husband, James; to her
sister-in-law, Blanca C. Alvarez; to her nieces and nephews,
Thelma, Michelle, Marissa, Ana-Alicia, Elaine, Sandra, Carol,
Karl, and James; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Aurora
Garza.
Lozano
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1314 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House