SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Elizabeth Avitia on the occasion of her retirement from
the Brownsville Independent School District after 36 years of
loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Avitia is retiring as the health education
and Quest lead teacher and the CATCH coordinator in the
Curriculum and Instruction Department; a graduate of Brownsville
High School, she holds a bachelor's degree from Pan American
University, where she studied health and physical education and
completed 15 hours of graduate work; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mrs. Avitia has served as a
physical education teacher and health education teacher at
Central Middle School and the health education and Quest lead
teacher for all grade levels in the Brownsville Independent
School District; and
WHEREAS, She has accepted lead positions in numerous
activities for students, including the March of Dimes Walk
America and "Just Say No" programs; she has also coordinated and
facilitated meetings for educators as well as students; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Avitia has received many awards for her
leadership and her outstanding abilities; she was named Teacher
of the Month, Teacher of the Week, and a Living Legacy and
received many other honors; she has been active in several
community and professional associations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Mrs. Avitia strived for
excellence in all her endeavors; she has been a blessing to the
community and has mentored generations of students; she has been
an innovative, resourceful, and enthusiastic educator who
instilled in her students a sense of pride and a lifelong love of
learning; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Elizabeth Avitia
for her many contributions to the educational system of this
state and extend to her best wishes for the retirement years
ahead; 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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate