H.R. No. 723
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gloria G. Moreno was 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, Gloria Moreno, was honored for
her achievements in education; a busy working wife and mother, Ms.
Moreno returned to school in her 30s and earned a bachelor's degree
in education from The University of Texas at Austin and a master's
degree in education and a certificate in advanced studies in
counseling from Southwest Texas State University; she went on to
join the Austin Independent School District as a teacher and a
counselor; and
WHEREAS, During her exemplary 24-year career, Ms. Moreno
dedicated herself to improving the education system for minority
students, implementing a test-taking skills program, and
coordinating workshops in classroom management, crisis management,
learning disabilities, and parental involvement; she also
coordinated a pilot program for after-school care that was the
foundation for Extend-a-Care; in recognition of her outstanding
service, she was inducted into the Austin ISD Hall of Fame in 2006;
and
WHEREAS, Gloria Moreno has made a positive difference in her
community, and her outstanding accomplishments are 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 congratulate Gloria G. Moreno on her selection
as a Mexican American Trailblazer of Austin and Travis County 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. Moreno as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 723 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House