SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 769

WHEREAS, Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre of San Antonio was named the 2015-2016 Middle School Counselor of the Year by the South Texas Counseling Association; and

WHEREAS, Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre worked as an elementary school counselor before taking on her current role counseling eighth graders at Hector Garcia Middle School; during her tenure, she has fostered strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff and coordinated events across the Northside Independent School District; and

WHEREAS, This dedicated advocate for children has distinguished herself through her efforts to help her school earn a No Place for Hate designation from the Anti-Defamation League, including organizing a Kindness Rally and raising awareness on how to combat bias, bullying, and intolerance; and

WHEREAS, Through her hard work and professionalism, Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre has helped empower young people to recognize and build on their strengths as they strive to achieve their full potential, and she is truly an asset to both the Northside Independent School District and the wider community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Nanette Valdez-Yzaguirre on her selection as the South Texas Counseling Association 2015-2016 Middle School Counselor of the Year and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 11, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate