H.R. No. 1309

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Cynthia Flores of Lotspeich Elementary School has been named a finalist for the 2016-2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Robstown Independent School District; and

WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to become successful and productive adults, and those men and women who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and

WHEREAS, A third grade teacher at Lotspeich Elementary, Ms. Flores has been a member of the district faculty for 15 years, 8 of which she has spent as a lead teacher; in addition to ably fulfilling her classroom duties, she serves as a University Interscholastic League Destination Imagination coach, a sponsor for student council, and a member of the District Educational Improvement Council and the science fair liaison team; and

WHEREAS, Cynthia Flores exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cynthia Flores on her selection as a finalist for the 2016-2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Robstown Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Flores as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1309 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House