H.R. No. 1321 is a resolution honoring Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark, a professor emerita at The University of Texas at San Antonio, for her significant contributions to the elevation of Mexican American traditions and her extensive work in bicultural-bilingual studies. Dr. Clark, who has been recognized for her scholarship and advocacy, is the subject of a documentary short titled "La Mera Mera Tamalera," which highlights her passion for Mexican heritage through the tradition of tamale-making. Over her four-decade career at UTSA, she has played a pivotal role in advancing Latino education, mentoring students, and serving in various leadership capacities, including as a faculty advisor and committee member.

In recognition of her impactful career, Dr. Clark was named professor emerita upon her retirement in 2012, and an endowed chair was established in her honor in 2023. She continues to contribute to cultural studies, with her upcoming book "Pan Dulce" set for publication in September 2025. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' sincere best wishes for Dr. Clark's future endeavors and acknowledges her as a champion of education and community enrichment. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her as a token of high regard.