84R25694 KSM-D
By: Allen H.R. No. 2502
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, San Juana Elizondo, principal of Scroggins
Elementary School in Houston, is retiring from the Houston
Independent School District after more than 40 years of exceptional
service, and she is celebrating her retirement and her birthday on
August 21, 2015; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Milby High School in Houston
in 1970, Ms. Elizondo went on to earn bachelor's and master's
degrees in education from the University of Houston; she began her
tenure with the Houston ISD in 1974, and over the years she has held
a variety of positions with the district; since 1988 she has served
as principal of Scroggins; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Elizondo has worked throughout her career to
implement programs to enhance learning opportunities for students,
and she helped lead Scroggins to an "Exemplary" rating from the
Texas Education Agency in 2010; she has also overseen renovations
at that school, as well as improvements to the magnet program,
particularly in the areas of literature and fine arts; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of her community as
well, Ms. Elizondo has worked with parents and civic leaders to
develop classes for family literacy, nutrition, and technology,
among others; she has also endeavored to provide students with
Saturday and after-school tutorials, and she has helped teachers
create events such as science and math nights and gifted and
talented showcases; and
WHEREAS, San Juana Elizondo's dedication, professionalism,
and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited her students
and colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career
well spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate San Juana Elizondo on the occasion
of her retirement and extend to her sincere best wishes for a happy
birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Elizondo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.