TITLE: Congratulating Mariella Gorena on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club for her contributions to youth and education.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Mariella Gorena on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club for her contributions to youth and education.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Mariella Gorena is being honored as a Shining Star of Hidalgo County on April 26, 2011; and WHEREAS, The Shining Star Awards are presented by the Zonta Club of West Hidalgo County, an organization working to advance the status of women through service and advocacy; and WHEREAS, Recognized for her contributions to youth and education, Ms. Gorena has made a positive difference in the lives of many South Texas children during her 40-year tenure with the McAllen Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gorena brought valuable classroom experience to her current role as principal of Wilson Elementary School; a graduate of Pan American University, she earned her master's degree at the University of Houston and went on to obtain early childhood, bilingual, supervision, and mid-management certifications; and WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is of paramount importance to the future of the Lone Star State, and Mariella Gorena may indeed reflect with pride on her significant contributions to that vital undertaking; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mariella Gorena on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gorena as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonzales of Hidalgo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1527 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House