H.R. No. 712
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Emma Galindo was posthumously recognized by the
Austin History Center in conjunction with its exhibit Mexican
American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County; and
WHEREAS, Honoring the important contributions made by
Mexican Americans to Central Texas, the Austin History Center and
its association joined with the Austin Public Library to organize
the show, which ran from August 21, 2010, through January 16, 2011;
Mexican American Firsts: Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County
celebrated the pioneering achievements of 32 remarkable men and
women and provided the public with an opportunity to learn more
about their lives; and
WHEREAS, One such individual, Emma Galindo, was honored for
her achievements in education; she received her bachelor's degree
from Baylor University in 1953 and her master's degree in education
from The University of Texas at Austin in 1976; she began her
teaching career with the Austin Independent School District in
1958, eventually teaching at Palm, Brooke, and Zavala Elementary
Schools and later serving as assistant principal at Govalle and St.
Elmo; and
WHEREAS, While at Zavala in the 1960s, she was one of the key
figures in initiating the first bilingual education program for
AISD; later, she would become the district's first bilingual
education instructional coordinator; Ms. Galindo passed away in
1983, and two years later, Galindo Elementary was named in her honor
for her dedication and commitment as a leader, teacher, and
administrator; and
WHEREAS, Through her outstanding accomplishments, Emma
Galindo made a positive difference in her community, and her legacy
is a source of pride and inspiration to many people; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Emma Galindo, a
Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 712 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House