By Gallego H.R. No. 146 75R5032 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Linda Fernandez of Del Rio has been named the 1-2 1996-97 Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the 1-3 Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and 1-4 Dance (TAHPERD), and this noteworthy achievement is indeed worthy 1-5 of special praise and recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Ms. Fernandez received the award at TAHPERD's 73rd 1-7 annual convention and was presented with a commemorative plaque by 1-8 renowned educator and speaker Jaime Escalante, who delivered the 1-9 convention's keynote address; in February, she will represent 1-10 Texas at the Southern District Convention; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A dedicated instructor and mentor of young people, 1-12 Ms. Fernandez brings to her work remarkable commitment and energy, 1-13 and in so doing she inspires her students to discover their full 1-14 potential both as athletes and as human beings; now, therefore, be 1-15 it 1-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-17 Legislature hereby congratulate Linda Fernandez on being named the 1-18 1996-97 Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and extend 1-19 to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in 1-20 the years to come; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for Ms. Fernandez as an expression of high regard by the 1-23 Texas House of Representatives.