H.R. No. 2184 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gary Gandara can take well-deserved pride in the outstanding service he has rendered to the residents of his community as a member of the Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, In a job that requires effective collaboration with administrators, classroom teachers, and parents, Mr. Gandara has worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible instruction and resources for pupils by making policy decisions that promote academic achievement and advance the quality of the district's schools; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Socorro High School, Mr. Gandara served on the Socorro City Council from 2002 to 2007 and was elected to the area school board in 2009; he is employed as the vice president of operations for Socorro Iron and Metal, and he concurrently holds a seat on the board of the El Paso Central Appraisal District; and WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to Socorro ISD students and staff, Gary Gandara is leading the way in fostering a supportive and challenging educational environment, and he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Gary Gandara for his service on the Socorro ISD Board of Trustees and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Gandara as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2184 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House