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TX HR811
Resolution
Status
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Trey Martinez Fischer
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AI Summary
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Honors Yolanda P. Torres of San Antonio, who passed away on February 24, 2025, at age 88
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Recognizes her 43-year teaching career beginning with Edgewood Independent School District in 1957, teaching English and journalism at multiple San Antonio and Houston schools until her retirement in 2000
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Notes she became the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas State Board of Education in 1976
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Acknowledges her awards including the Making a Mark on the World Award from the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
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Directs the Texas House of Representatives to adjourn in her memory and provide an official copy of the resolution to her family
Legislative Description
In memory of Yolanda P. Torres of San Antonio.
Resolutions
Last Action
Reported enrolled
5/23/2025