H.R. No. 1309
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character,
  passion, and commitment, and Dr. Ramon C. Benavides has
  demonstrated these qualities in abundance throughout his 12-year
  career with the Ysleta Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Benavides currently teaches 9th- through
  12th-grade biology classes at Del Valle High School in El Paso, and
  over the course of his tenure, he has distinguished himself as a
  caring and supportive mentor to his students; he played an
  instrumental role in establishing the school's biomed and biotech
  pathway, and he has overseen the Medical Sciences Club, the
  Environmental Stewardship Club, the Anime Club, and the Science
  National Honor Society chapter; in recognition of his dedicated
  efforts in the classroom, he was named the 2022 Texas State Teacher
  of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to his work as an educator at Del Valle
  High School, Dr. Benavides has served as a grant writer and
  coordinator for Ysleta ISD as well as a part-time biology adjunct
  instructor at El Paso Community College; he has also participated
  in Research Experiences for Teachers, authoring scholarly articles
  related to science education and teacher leadership; moreover, he
  has been involved with numerous professional and civic
  organizations, including the Texas State Teachers Association, the
  National Education Agency, the Ysleta Teachers Association, the
  Eastside Democrats, and the League of Women Voters of El Paso, and
  he cofounded Pareja PhD, where he serves as a motivational speaker;
  and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Benavides holds a bachelor's degree in biology
  from The University of Texas at San Antonio, a bachelor's degree in
  chemistry from The University of Texas at Brownsville, a master's
  degree in teaching science from The University of Texas at El Paso,
  and a doctorate in educational leadership policy from Texas Tech
  University; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Ramon Benavides has made a lasting and positive
  difference in the lives of countless students in Ysleta ISD, and he
  is indeed deserving of special recognition for his outstanding
  contributions; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Dr. Ramon C. Benavides for his exemplary
  service to the Ysleta Independent School District 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 Dr. Benavides as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Ordaz
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1309 was adopted by the House on May
  6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House