82R8131 JBA-D
By: Munoz, Jr. H.R. No. 674
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The path from migrant farmworker to respected
educator has been a long and arduous one, but Anna B. Villanueva of
Alton has made just such a journey, inspiring all who knew her along
the way with her perseverance and commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 21, 1983, to Javier and Maria
Villanueva, Ms. Villanueva spent much of her youth picking fruit
and vegetables with her parents and five siblings; when she was in
the seventh grade, her family was featured in a documentary about
life as a migrant farmworker, and 12 years later, the special,
"America Now: Children of the Harvest," followed up on the lives of
the Villanuevas; and
WHEREAS, With the support of her family, Ms. Villanueva made
education a priority in her life and did well in high school; she
went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a
bachelor's degree in sociology, specializing in Chicano/Latino
studies, and earned a certificate of academic excellence and Dean's
List recognition; moreover, she became a member of the National
Society of Collegiate Scholars and was a Ronald E. McNair/Summer
Research Opportunity Program Scholar; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Ms. Villanueva entered the
Alternative Certification Program at The University of Texas--Pan
American College of Education, where she earned a 3.9 grade point
average; since 2005, she has worked as an educator, first at Castro
Elementary School in the Mission Consolidated Independent School
District and more recently at Juan N. Seguin Elementary School in
the La Joya Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Villanueva was recognized for her outstanding
achievements in 2010 when she was invited to make the closing
remarks at the national conference on migrant education; highly
regarded by her peers, she is also a member of the National
Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies, the Hidalgo County
Young Democrats, and the Michigan State University Alumni
Association; moreover, she is an active participant in CAMP, the
Michigan State University College Assistance Migrant Scholars
Program; and
WHEREAS, The first member of her family to graduate from
college, Ms. Villanueva learned the value of hard work and a strong
support system early on, and she is now able to provide guidance and
inspiration to countless young Texans seeking to follow their
dreams; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Anna B. Villanueva on her
remarkable accomplishments and on serving as an encouraging role
model for others; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Villanueva as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.