82R8636 BPG-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 589
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Diana Pena of Rio Grande City retired as vice
president of finance and administrative services for South Texas
College on January 31, 2011, concluding a distinguished career with
that institution that spanned 12 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Ms. Pena joined South Texas College as a
vice president; she played an instrumental role in the school's
success, helping to ensure its fiscal integrity and stability as
the able steward of an annual budget of more than $130 million; her
responsibilities included overseeing a wide range of crucial
services, including maintenance, facilities, security, and human
resources, as well as nearly every financial and business function;
and
WHEREAS, This skilled administrator has been affiliated with
a number of professional organizations, among them the Texas
Association of Community College Business Officers, the National
Association of College and University Business Officers, and the
American Association for Women in Community Colleges; moreover, she
was named 2010 Outstanding Chief Business Officer for Region IV by
the Community College Business Officers Association; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rio Grande City, Ms. Pena
graduated from the University of Houston and went on to earn her
master's degree in counseling and guidance from The University of
Texas--Pan American; she worked in the Rio Grande City Consolidated
Independent School District for nearly three decades, beginning her
career as a teacher in 1970 and rising to become district assistant
superintendent for business and operations; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Pena enjoys the support
and encouragement of her husband, Guadalupe Pena, and their
children, Guadalupe Pena, Jr., Dr. Deanna Pena Garcia, and Ernesto
Pena; and
WHEREAS, Diana Pena demonstrated high professional standards
and exceptional dedication to educational excellence throughout
her tenure at South Texas College, and her contributions will
continue to benefit the school in the years to come; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Diana Pena on her retirement as
vice president of finance and administrative services for South
Texas College and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Pena as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.