H.R. No. 1308
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas colleges and universities contribute
immeasurably to the future of the Lone Star State, and those
professionals who give generously of their expertise to these vital
institutions of higher education are indeed deserving of
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham has served on the El Paso
Community College Board of Trustees for the past five years; she has
nearly three decades of experience working in Texas public schools
and universities as a teacher, administrator, and parent educator;
in all of her work, Dr. Graham has maintained a steadfast
dedication to improving the lives of people in her community and
beyond; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman received her bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas at El Paso and went on to earn
her master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University before
completing her doctorate at New Mexico State University; recognized
for her exceptional skill and insight, Dr. Graham was appointed to
two terms on the Texas Workforce Investment Council by Governor
Rick Perry; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham has greatly benefited the
students of El Paso Community College, and in so doing, she has
garnered the lasting respect and admiration of countless people
along the way; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Carmen Olivas Graham for her service
on the Board of Trustees at El Paso Community College and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Graham as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1308 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House