84R19565 BK-D
By: Israel H.R. No. 1922
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cynthia Rivera Lueck has distinguished herself
throughout an outstanding career in the fields of education and
public service, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition
for her many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lueck grew up in Laredo, where her parents,
Rogelio and Nelly Rivera, helped to instill in her a desire to make
a positive impact on the world around her; she went on to graduate
as one of the top 20 members of her class at Raymond and Tirza Martin
High School, one year ahead of schedule; before leaving her
hometown, she gained valuable early experience while working on the
staff of State Representative Oscar Manuel Laurel Sr., who
encouraged her to become involved in state government; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing her studies in Austin, Mrs. Lueck earned
her bachelor's degree in education at The University of Texas in
1988, and she later completed her master's degree in leadership
from Texas State University in San Marcos in 2011; bringing
enthusiasm and dedication to each new role she took on, she accepted
positions with the Texas Department of Agriculture and with a
member of the Texas Legislature and gained further insight into
government and politics as well as fields like journalism and
broadcast media while honing her professional skills; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lueck launched her second career as an educator
more than 20 years ago, serving as a bilingual classroom teacher and
working with English language learners (ELL) in the Austin
Independent School District from 1992 until 2004; since that time,
she has benefited the Eanes Independent School District as a
curriculum support specialist for ELL students and as a response to
intervention (RTI) specialist for students with learning and
behavioral needs; she has also excelled in leadership roles in her
profession and is a published author; and
WHEREAS, In her endeavors as an educator, Mrs. Lueck is
inspired by these words of President Abraham Lincoln: "The
philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the
philosophy of the government in the next"; taking this sentiment to
heart, she has made it her goal to teach students, including boys
and girls from different cultures and communities, how to become
leaders and active participants in civic affairs so they too may one
day be agents for progress in today's global society; for her
exceptional efforts, she has been recognized with such
well-deserved accolades as the Teacher of the Year Award at Harris
Elementary School, the International Women Educators Member in
Print Award from the Texas Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the
Eanes ISD EANESpiration Award; and
WHEREAS, Guided by a heartfelt passion for sharing her
knowledge and inspiring others, Cynthia Lueck is empowering young
people to reach their full potential, and she may take great pride
in the part she has played in helping her students build a strong
foundation for future success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Cynthia Rivera Lueck for her exemplary
career in education and public service and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Lueck as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.