SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Elva Estrada, who recently retired from the Del Mar
College Board of Regents after 14 years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Elva Estrada joined the Del Mar College Board of
Regents in November of 2006, and she brought a wealth of relevant
experience to her position as a regent; her background in the
field of education included 35 years of experience in the roles
of teacher, instructional supervisor, assistant principal, and
principal at the elementary and secondary levels; and
WHEREAS, Known for her quiet confidence and diplomatic
qualities, she played an important role in the passage of two
successful bond referendums that addressed capital improvement
programs for the college to focus on providing the most advanced
facilities and learning resources to Coastal Bend residents; and
WHEREAS, She chaired the Feria de las Flores Scholarship
Program and the Christmas Posada Program, and she organized the
annual Dr. Hector P. Garcia Texas State Recognition Day event;
she has long been active in a wide range of professional and civic
organizations, including the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas,
the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Westside
Business Association, and the Association of Community College
Trustees; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, she is
respected and admired by her colleagues and members of the Corpus
Christi community, and her presence on the Del Mar College Board
of Regents will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Elva Estrada for her exceptional
service on the Del Mar College Board of Regents and extend to her
best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 21, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate