85R22345 JCD-D
 
  By: Herrero H.R. No. 1482
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Maria E. Zuniga has been named the 2016-2017 Teacher
  of the Year at West Oso Elementary School in Corpus Christi; 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 graduate of West Oso High School, Ms. Zuniga went
  on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University--Corpus
  Christi; she has spent her entire 20-year career with the West Oso
  Independent School District, where she currently teaches fifth
  grade English language arts, reading, and social studies; and
         WHEREAS, Maria Zuniga 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 Maria E. Zuniga on her selection as
  the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year at West Oso Elementary School 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. Zuniga as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.