September 2018 Heroes for Children Resolution
WHEREAS volunteers provide invaluable support to our Texas public schools through the donation of their time, talent and financial resources; and
WHEREAS the State Board of Education has honored outstanding school volunteers with the Heroes for Children award since 1994; and
WHEREAS Rebecca Clawson is known as “Superwoman” in the El Paso Independent School District because of her ability to successfully take on so many volunteer projects; and
WHEREAS Mirthala Vazquez serves as an important liaison between La Joya ISD and parents and serves on numerous advisory committees; and
WHEREAS Elvia Olivarez brings her talents to La Joya ISD to create memorable school events and serves on many advisory committees; and
WHEREAS Aidaded “Ida” Rocha created “Ida’s 411” Facebook page to provide information about schools and youth events to parents in Galena Park ISD; and
WHEREAS Michael Deming continues his life’s work with children by mentoring Boerne ISD students and helping students improve their reading and math skills; and
WHEREAS retired teacher Lynne Dozier now works with the Klein Education Foundation where she has simplified and improved the grant process; and
WHEREAS David Sincere models what he was taught as a child by giving back to Fort Bend ISD as a mentor and by hosting community forums and training; and
WHEREAS Laura Clarke, an active PTA leader, spearheaded a book drive for Title I schools and organized the Children’s Traveling Closet for Humble ISD; and
WHEREAS Jennifer Harris created the Play it Safe East Texas program that has found hidden heart conditions in Pine Tree ISD students and others; and
WHEREAS Russel Richter has volunteered in Thrall ISD for more than 30 years, doing anything that needed to be done, including packing boxes, teaching lessons and providing medical care; and
WHEREAS Marcos Braz provided the support that allowed Azle ISD to establish the country’s only natural refrigeration program at the high school level; and
WHEREAS Marnie Glaser ignited students’ passion for reading and world cultures and enriched the campus environment in Dallas ISD; and
WHEREAS Rosalinda Martinez provided keen oversight that helped Fort Worth ISD manage its bond funds and build a needed replacement elementary; and
WHEREAS John Gallen continued his education career, now serving as a volunteer mentor who helps students with their reading and raised funds for free books; and
WHEREAS Sheryl Meek has provided the musical soundtrack for Spearman ISD for more than 50 years, serving as an accompanist to generations of students; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the State Board of Education recognizes these outstanding individuals as Heroes for Children.
WITNESS our signatures this fourteenth day of September, two thousand eighteen in Austin, Texas.
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Donna Bahorich, Chair
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Ruben Cortez, Jr., Secretary
WHEREAS the State Board of Education has honored outstanding school volunteers with the Heroes for Children award since 1994; and
WHEREAS Rebecca Clawson is known as “Superwoman” in the El Paso Independent School District because of her ability to successfully take on so many volunteer projects; and
WHEREAS Mirthala Vazquez serves as an important liaison between La Joya ISD and parents and serves on numerous advisory committees; and
WHEREAS Elvia Olivarez brings her talents to La Joya ISD to create memorable school events and serves on many advisory committees; and
WHEREAS Aidaded “Ida” Rocha created “Ida’s 411” Facebook page to provide information about schools and youth events to parents in Galena Park ISD; and
WHEREAS Michael Deming continues his life’s work with children by mentoring Boerne ISD students and helping students improve their reading and math skills; and
WHEREAS retired teacher Lynne Dozier now works with the Klein Education Foundation where she has simplified and improved the grant process; and
WHEREAS David Sincere models what he was taught as a child by giving back to Fort Bend ISD as a mentor and by hosting community forums and training; and
WHEREAS Laura Clarke, an active PTA leader, spearheaded a book drive for Title I schools and organized the Children’s Traveling Closet for Humble ISD; and
WHEREAS Jennifer Harris created the Play it Safe East Texas program that has found hidden heart conditions in Pine Tree ISD students and others; and
WHEREAS Russel Richter has volunteered in Thrall ISD for more than 30 years, doing anything that needed to be done, including packing boxes, teaching lessons and providing medical care; and
WHEREAS Marcos Braz provided the support that allowed Azle ISD to establish the country’s only natural refrigeration program at the high school level; and
WHEREAS Marnie Glaser ignited students’ passion for reading and world cultures and enriched the campus environment in Dallas ISD; and
WHEREAS Rosalinda Martinez provided keen oversight that helped Fort Worth ISD manage its bond funds and build a needed replacement elementary; and
WHEREAS John Gallen continued his education career, now serving as a volunteer mentor who helps students with their reading and raised funds for free books; and
WHEREAS Sheryl Meek has provided the musical soundtrack for Spearman ISD for more than 50 years, serving as an accompanist to generations of students; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the State Board of Education recognizes these outstanding individuals as Heroes for Children.
WITNESS our signatures this fourteenth day of September, two thousand eighteen in Austin, Texas.
________________________
Donna Bahorich, Chair
________________________
Ruben Cortez, Jr., Secretary