TITLE: Commending Edgar Manuel Torres Ovando for his service as a senior education fellow in the office of State Representative Mary González.

SUMMARY: Commending Edgar Manuel Torres Ovando for his service as a senior education fellow in the office of State Representative Mary González.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Edgar Manuel Torres Ovando has ably served the people of Texas as a senior education fellow in the office of State Representative Mary Gonz lez during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Torres Ovando has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; his primary focus has been on education matters, and he has learned more about the legislative process and issues confronting schools in the Lone Star State while gaining valuable experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, Born in Kingsville, Mr. Torres Ovando is the son of Dr. Roberto L. Torres and Maria T. Ovando; he is studying education policy and planning as a student in the doctoral program in education administration at The University of Texas at Austin; a former teacher, instructional coach, and school administrator, he was named Alice Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan has performed his duties as a senior education fellow with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Edgar Manuel Torres Ovando for his service as a senior education fellow in the office of State Representative Mary Gonz lez and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Torres Ovando as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.