H.R. No. 55 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, School boards play a crucial role in meeting the diverse educational needs of the children in their districts, and the observance of School Board Recognition Month in January 2017 provides a welcome opportunity to honor the trustees of the La Joya Independent School District; and WHEREAS, The mission of public schools throughout the state and nation is to empower children to become productive contributors to society in an ever-changing world; to that end, the La Joya ISD school board members partner closely with superintendent Dr. Alda T. Benavides, along with parents, teachers, and community leaders, to set policy that promotes a learning environment in which students across the district's 43 campuses have a chance to thrive; and WHEREAS, The dedicated individuals currently serving on the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees include president Oscar Salinas, vice president Armin Garza, secretary Claudia Ochoa, and members Juan Jose Peña, Juan Jose Garza, Johnn V. Alaniz, and Alejandro Cantu; and WHEREAS, Each of these notable Texans demonstrates a truly exemplary commitment to area students and brings a set of skills and a range of experience that contribute immeasurably to the successful operation of the district; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor the La Joya Independent School District Board of Trustees on the occasion of School Board Recognition Month and extend to its members sincere appreciation for their outstanding service to the community; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Longoria ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on January 17, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House