84R25431 BPG-D
By: González H.R. No. 2382
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edgar Manuel Torres Ovando has ably served the
people of Texas as a senior education fellow in the office of State
Representative Mary González during the 84th Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Torres Ovando has
provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging
tasks; his primary focus has been on education matters, and he has
learned more about the legislative process and issues confronting
schools in the Lone Star State while gaining valuable experience in
the field of public service; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kingsville, Mr. Torres Ovando is the son of
Dr. Roberto L. Torres and Maria T. Ovando; he is studying education
policy and planning as a student in the doctoral program in
education administration at The University of Texas at Austin; a
former teacher, instructional coach, and school administrator, he
was named Alice Independent School District Secondary Teacher of
the Year for 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan has performed his duties as a
senior education fellow with skill and dedication, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Edgar Manuel Torres Ovando for his
service as a senior education fellow in the office of State
Representative Mary González and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Torres Ovando as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.