Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

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2	2	By: Uresti H.C.R. No. 36
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5	5	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
6	6	WHEREAS, The passing of John M. Arévalo of San Antonio on
7	7	July 16, 2017, at the age of 67, has deeply saddened his loved ones
8	8	and the many individuals whose lives he touched throughout his long
9	9	and rewarding career as an educator; and
10	10	WHEREAS, Born on December 29, 1949, to Johnny and Guadalupe
11	11	Arévalo, John Arévalo grew up with the companionship of his four
12	12	siblings, Oralia, Frank, Manuel, and Francisco, and he graduated
13	13	from Fox Tech, becoming the first in his family to earn a high
14	14	school diploma; he went on to complete bachelor's and master's
15	15	degrees at Texas A&M University and The University of Texas at San
16	16	Antonio, and he further distinguished himself through his service
17	17	with the United States Peace Corps; and
18	18	WHEREAS, During his four decades as a history teacher at
19	19	Harlandale High School, Mr. Arévalo left a lasting impression on
20	20	countless young people; he cared deeply about his students and
21	21	their success beyond the walls of his classroom, and he provided
22	22	many of them with invaluable mentorship and encouragement as they
23	23	attended college and pursued their goals; his passion for teaching
24	24	and his exceptional rapport with his students made him a role model
25	25	for other educators, and his outstanding work garnered him such
26	26	accolades as the Golden Rule Award; and
27	27	WHEREAS, In 1987, Mr. Arévalo began teaching at Palo Alto
28	28	College while continuing his work at Harlandale High, and he
29	29	further contributed to his profession through his efforts as vice
30	30	chair of the Advisory Council for the Hispanic Student Success
31	31	Program, an initiative begun by the Hispanic Association of
32	32	Colleges and Universities; he also served on a statewide task force
33	33	for the review of social studies curriculum requirements; and
34	34	WHEREAS, Mr. Arévalo married his high school sweetheart,
35	35	Margaret, in 1973, and they shared in the joy of raising two
36	36	treasured children, Alex and Diana; Mr. Arévalo delighted in
37	37	supporting them in all of their pursuits as they grew into
38	38	adulthood, and he watched with immense pride as his son graduated
39	39	with a medical degree from Washington University of Health and
40	40	Science and his daughter became a Texas state representative; and
41	41	WHEREAS, Through his earnest devotion to his family, his
42	42	students, and his life's work, John Arévalo was an inspiration to
43	43	all who had the good fortune to know him, and although he will be
44	44	deeply missed, memories of his sage advice, boundless compassion,
45	45	and remarkable generosity remain as a source of comfort to those he
46	46	leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
47	47	RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas,
48	48	1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of John
49	49	M. Arévalo and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and his
50	50	many friends; and, be it further
51	51	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
52	52	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
53	53	Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
54	54	John Arévalo.