85R20255 SMJ-D
 
  By: Herrero H.R. No. 1474
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Carolyn Ramirez of Ortiz Intermediate School has
  been named a 2016-2017 Secondary Teacher of the Year finalist 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 physical education teacher at Ortiz Intermediate
  School, Ms. Ramirez has been an educator for more than three
  decades; during her 12-year tenure with Robstown ISD, she helped
  establish the Runners Club, which has since grown to include over
  200 members; and
         WHEREAS, Carolyn Ramirez 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 Carolyn Ramirez on her selection as
  a 2016-2017 Secondary Teacher of the Year finalist 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. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.