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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Nicole Bernal has been honored with the EXCEL Award |
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for the Randolph Field Independent School District from the KENS 5 |
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television station; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, KENS 5 presents its EXCEL Awards to |
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recognize outstanding educators from local school districts; |
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Ms. Bernal was selected for her work in establishing and leading a |
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program at Randolph High School that prepares students for careers |
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in the medical field; and |
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WHEREAS, A certified emergency medical technician and a |
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former staff member at University Hospital, Ms. Bernal currently |
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serves as the career and technical education health science teacher |
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at Randolph High; her program includes seven classes with topics |
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ranging from basic science to practicum, and her final course |
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provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience |
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by working in a classroom environment that is set up to simulate a |
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clinic; participants also complete a rigorous interview process; |
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through the program, students learn how to conduct patient |
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assessments, monitor vital signs, and draw blood, and many graduate |
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from high school with medical assistant, phlebotomy, and |
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electrocardiogram certifications; in addition, the program offers |
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externships with local clinics and doctors' offices; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Nicole Bernal has |
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made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans, |
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and her dedication, expertise, and innovative spirit have earned |
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her the lasting respect and admiration of her students and |
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colleagues alike; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Nicole Bernal on receiving the KENS |
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5 EXCEL Award for the Randolph Field Independent School District |
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and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her |
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important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Bernal as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |