H.R. No. 1287
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Esteban Sosa of San Antonio has distinguished
himself as an ardent champion of public education, and his efforts
have touched the lives of countless young Texans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sosa served the Harlandale Independent School
District as a member, president, vice president, and secretary of
its board for more than two decades; in recognition of his many
years of dedicated support, the district named the Esteban Sosa
Parent Education Center in his honor in the 1992-1993 school year;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to furthering the mission of the
Harlandale ISD, Mr. Sosa currently holds the office of secretary of
the Harlandale Education Foundation Board of Directors; his
assistance to the board is invaluable as it raises scholarship
funds for college-bound seniors in the district; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his involvement at the local level,
this esteemed Texan formerly served as the representative of
District 3 on the State Board of Education; throughout his tenure on
the board, he sought especially to help school districts in
lower-income areas in their efforts to provide students with a
quality education; and
WHEREAS, Esteban Sosa has worked tirelessly to broaden
educational opportunity for youth in the Harlandale ISD and the
state at large, and in so doing, he has earned the respect and
appreciation of all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Esteban Sosa on his contributions to
public education in South San Antonio and across the state of Texas
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Sosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Farias
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1287 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House