H.R. No. 1336
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Bernard Aikens received well-deserved recognition
  when he was presented with an Excellence in Secondary Teaching
  Award at the Plano Independent School District 2018 Teacher of the
  Year Gala; and
         WHEREAS, A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, Mr. Aikens
  has served for more than 13 years as Plano East Senior High School's
  Junior ROTC instructor; during his tenure, he has guided the growth
  of the program's community outreach efforts and expanded classroom
  leadership opportunities for students, and under his direction, the
  Panther Battalion has earned the highest scores among Texas JROTC
  programs on numerous occasions; and
         WHEREAS, Bernard Aikens exemplifies the passion,
  determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our
  best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to which all
  in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Bernard Aikens on his receipt of a
  2018 Plano ISD Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award and extend to
  him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important
  work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Aikens as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Leach
 
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1336 was adopted by the House on May
  3, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House