SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 882

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Monica Perez, who has been named the winner of the Rising Star Award for elementary school teachers at the 2013 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards; and

WHEREAS, The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities; the Rising Star category recognizes teachers with less than 10 years of classroom experience who have demonstrated the ability to inspire students to reach their full potential; and

WHEREAS, Monica Perez is a fifth grade science teacher at Dr. Thomas Esparza Elementary School in Edinburg; a graduate of The University of Texas--Pan American, she is passionate about creating hands-on experiences that make learning fun while explaining real-life examples of science; and

WHEREAS, She has had a profound impact on the lives of many young people, and it is truly fitting that she be recognized for her commitment, her imagination, and her hard work on behalf of her students; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Monica Perez on her dedication to her students and on her many achievements and extend congratulations to her on being named the winner of the Rising Star Award for elementary school teachers at the 2013 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 13, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate