Resolution honors Yolanda P. Torres, a beloved educator from San Antonio, Texas, who passed away on February 24, 2025.

The House of Representatives pays tribute to Yolanda P. Torres, a distinguished educator from San Antonio, Texas, who passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 13, 1936, to Rolando and Bertha Parga, Yolanda grew up in a musical household and developed a love for the arts. She began her teaching career in 1957, focusing on English and classical literature, and later became the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas State Board of Education.

Resolution honors Yolanda P. Torres, a beloved educator from San Antonio, Texas, who passed away on February 24, 2025.

The House of Representatives pays tribute to Yolanda P. Torres, a distinguished educator from San Antonio, Texas, who passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 13, 1936, to Rolando and Bertha Parga, Yolanda grew up in a musical household and developed a love for the arts. She began her teaching career in 1957, focusing on English and classical literature, and later became the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas State Board of Education.