85R10139 JCD-D By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 764 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sandra Rodriguez, the dean of instruction for Mission High School, has been presented with a Yellow Rose of Texas award by Governor Greg Abbott; and WHEREAS, The highest civic honor given to women in the Lone Star State, the Yellow Rose of Texas recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding service to their communities; and WHEREAS, Sandra Rodriguez grew up in a family of migrant farm laborers; she began working in the fields at age nine, but through her determination and the encouragement of her parents, she went on to pursue a career in education; over the years, she has held various positions as a teacher, strategist, assistant principal, and coordinator in addition to her present role as dean of instruction; she has invested countless hours into providing training and staff development opportunities for her colleagues, with the larger goal of helping students build a strong foundation for future success; and WHEREAS, Sandra Rodriguez has distinguished herself through the passion and expertise that she brings to her professional endeavors, and she is indeed worthy of recognition for her many outstanding contributions to public education; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sandra Rodriguez on her receipt of a Yellow Rose of Texas award from Governor Greg Abbott and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.