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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Joseph Segura of Harlandale High School in San |
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Antonio was recently selected as one of 20 U.S. teachers to serve as |
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an educational ambassador to Costa Rica through the Toyota |
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International Teacher Program; and |
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WHEREAS, Chosen for his dedication to professional |
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excellence and his outstanding leadership skills, Mr. Segura was |
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awarded a 10-day trip to Costa Rica, where he was immersed in local |
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culture and given a first-hand look at the innovative |
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developmental, agronomy, and conservation strategies being |
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implemented by this Central American country; and |
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WHEREAS, Highlights of this exciting opportunity included |
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visits to the internationally recognized National Biodiversity |
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Institute and Costa Rica's National Museum; in addition, he |
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traveled to several pre-Columbian archaeological sites, |
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participated in sustainable agricultural projects at EARTH |
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University, and met with Costa Rican educators to discuss |
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environmental education; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Segura has well represented his school, |
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community, state, and nation, and he will no doubt use the |
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invaluable lessons he has learned throughout this remarkable |
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experience as he continues to benefit the youth of the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Joseph Segura on his selection to |
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participate in the Toyota International Teacher Program as an |
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educational ambassador to Costa Rica and extend to him best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Segura as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |