SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Cecilia C. Rangel, who is retiring after more than 30 years of outstanding service with the San Benito Independent School District; and WHEREAS, An admissions, review, and dismissal special education administrator at San Benito High School, Cecilia C. Rangel joined the San Benito Independent School District in 1980 as an elementary school teacher; she has gone on to hold many other positions of importance in the district, including assistant principal, academic facilitator, and principal; and WHEREAS, Devoted to her work, this esteemed educator has had a profound effect on the lives of her students, assisting in a wide array of student activities and giving generously of her time and talents to help them with their work; and WHEREAS, She has been active in numerous professional and civic organizations, including the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, the Harlingen Amigas Lions Club, the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, and the Cameron County Civil Service Commission; and WHEREAS, Cecilia C. Rangel has helped her many students acquire the critical skills necessary to thrive in today's complex world while instilling in them a sense of pride and a lifelong love of learning; she is truly deserving of recognition for her distinguished career and her many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Cecilia C. Rangel on her exceptional service with the San Benito Independent School District and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 3, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate