SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 269

WHEREAS, Maria Armendariz of Constance Hulbert Elementary School has been named the 2020-2021 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Ysleta 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 veteran educator with more than three decades of experience, Ms. Armendariz currently teaches physical education at Constance Hulbert Elementary; she previously held positions with several other Ysleta ISD campuses and was involved with the children's program at El Paso Community College; moreover, she has coached a variety of sports at a number of area middle and high schools, and she regularly leads local youth fitness and sports summer camps; and

WHEREAS, Maria Armendariz 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Maria Armendariz on her selection as the 2020-2021 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Ysleta 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. Armendariz as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Blanco

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 19, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate