82R27882 MGR-D
By: Munoz, Jr. H.R. No. 2073
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Melissa Garza has been named the 2011 Elementary
Teacher of the Year by the Mission Consolidated Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-grade teacher at Carl C. Waitz Elementary
School, Melissa Garza holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with
a minor in dance education and earned a bilingual teaching
certification through the Rio Grande Valley Alternative
Certification for Teachers program; she was a substitute teacher
for three years in the Mission CISD and taught fourth grade in the
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for a year before returning to Mission in
2007; and
WHEREAS, Viewing her work as an opportunity to inspire and
motivate young people, Ms. Garza emphasizes the importance of
making good choices and strives to reward students for growth and
accomplishments; she keeps up with the latest advances in
educational research by attending numerous development and
training sessions, and she is currently enrolled in a master's
program in educational leadership; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garza comes from a musical family and has worked
as a choreographer for two decades; she uses songs, dances, and
short skits in her lessons and has assisted with Christmas pageants
and contributed to other musical projects, including recording a
song that became a motivational tool for the entire school; and
WHEREAS, In her role as a team leader, Ms. Garza mentors other
teachers and helps administrators with various undertakings; she
also gives back to her fellow citizens through involvement in the
Random Acts of Kindness ministry of The Family Church in McAllen;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession and committed to her
students, Melissa Garza has set an inspiring example for the young
people of Mission, and she is indeed worthy of special recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Melissa Garza on her selection as
the 2011 Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Elementary Teacher 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. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.