TITLE: Congratulating Elta Alvarez on her retirement from Almeda Elementary School in Houston.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Elta Alvarez on her retirement from Almeda Elementary School in Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Elta Alvarez is retiring from Almeda Elementary School in Houston on June 7, 2013, drawing to a close a long and rewarding career in education; and WHEREAS, Ms. Alvarez became involved with Almeda in 1981, when her oldest son enrolled there; initially serving as a parent volunteer, she went on to work as a cashier and then began helping out in the classroom as a teacher assistant; in 1990, she enrolled in college to earn a bachelor's degree and certificate in interdisciplinary studies; after graduating in 1995, she returned to Almeda as a third grade bilingual teacher; she later served the school as a test coordinator and literacy coach, and she is retiring as a reading intervention teacher and instructional coordinator; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Alvarez has enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Jose Rolando, and her four children, Rolando, Meliza, Angela, and Ruben; and WHEREAS, Through her professionalism, dedication to her students, and commitment to excellence, Elta Alvarez has greatly benefited the quality of education at Almeda Elementary, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elta Alvarez on her retirement from Almeda Elementary School and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Alvarez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Allen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3003 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House