SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 864
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Norma Jean Hatch Cornejo for her many years of teaching
and for her deep commitment to the youth of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, For more than 43 years, Mrs. Cornejo has worked
closely with her beloved students at Orange Grove High School,
both inside and outside the classroom; she has been a mainstay in
their education and has served as an exemplary teacher of
English, Spanish, English as a Second Language, and Advanced
Placement courses; and
WHEREAS, Her passion for education extends beyond the
traditional classroom; she has coached students in numerous
Spanish cultural and comprehensive competitions and has found
time to serve as senior class sponsor; she has also been a sponsor
of the Spanish Club and the yearbook staff and a well-respected
member of the selection committee for the National Honor Society;
and
WHEREAS, On a broader community level, Mrs. Cornejo has the
distinction of being the first Hispanic elected to the Orange
Grove City Council; she has also served as secretary of the Alice
Spohn Hospital Advisory Board and is a member of Crime Stoppers
of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cornejo holds a bachelor's degree from Texas
Woman's University, and she is an active member of Saint John of
the Cross Catholic Church; she has been married to Robert Cornejo
for 40 years, and they are the proud parents of Cristina C.
Cornejo, who is a graduate of Texas A&M University at College
Station and a resident of Austin; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding citizen, cherished teacher, and
devoted mother is indeed worthy of praise and acknowledgement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Norma Jean Hatch Cornejo on her
exceptional career as a teacher and mentor to Orange Grove High
School students and extend to her sincere best wishes for further
success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mrs. Cornejo as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate