Bill Text: TX HR322 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Elizabeth Pompa Garza.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-29 - Reported enrolled [HR322 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR322-Introduced.html

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87R8846 JGH-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 322

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life devoted to education drew
to a close with the death of Elizabeth Pompa Garza on June 17, 2020;
and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Pompa Garza earned her bachelor's degree
from Our Lady of the Lake University and her master's degree and her
Ph.D. in educational administration from The University of Texas at
Austin; she began her nearly half-century career in education as a
kindergarten teacher, and she went on to hold leadership positions
with the Edgewood Independent School District, including
superintendent and chief officer; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pompa Garza also worked with the AVANCE program
for underresourced families, Laredo Community College, the
Intercultural Development Research Association, the Texas
Education Agency, and UT Austin; she retired in 2018 as director of
the Center for Student Information of the Alamo Colleges District;
and
WHEREAS, An engaged member of her community, Dr. Pompa Garza
volunteered with the San Antonio Area Foundation, the GED Holiday
Brunch Committee, and the Mexican American Unity Council
Scholarship Luncheon Committee; she was recognized with numerous
honors, including the Outstanding Woman Role Model award, the
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Award from the La Prensa Foundation,
the Constance Allen Heritage Lifelong Learning Award, the
Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas from the governor of Texas,
and induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring educator and administrator, Elizabeth
Pompa Garza made a positive difference in the lives of generations
of students, and her contributions will be remembered and admired
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Elizabeth Pompa
Garza and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to
her sons, Jose Pompa Garza and his wife, Kate, and Julian Alejandro
Garza; to her grandchildren, Martin and Sofía; to her siblings,
Delia Pompa Saenz, Toni Pompa Rodriguez, Melissa Pompa de la Cruz,
Saul Pompa Jr., and Mary Ann, Michael, and David Pompa; and to her
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Elizabeth
Pompa Garza.