89R20972 JRI-D
 
  By: Lujan H.R. No. 649
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Deena Ford has been honored with the EXCEL Award for
  the East Central Independent School District by Credit Human and
  the KENS 5 television station; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, KENS 5 partners with Credit Human to
  present the EXCEL Awards to outstanding educators from local school
  districts; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Ford realized a childhood dream later in life
  when she embarked on a career in education; she currently serves as
  a math teacher at Legacy Middle School in San Antonio, where she has
  impressed her colleagues with her ability to connect with students
  and her willingness to go above and beyond to help them succeed; her
  efforts were previously recognized with her selection as East
  Central ISD's 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year; and
         WHEREAS, Through her dedication, expertise, and innovative
  spirit, Deena Ford has made a positive difference in the lives of
  numerous young Texans, and she is indeed deserving of this notable
  honor; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Deena Ford on receiving the EXCEL
  Award for the East Central Independent School District and extend
  to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important
  work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Ford as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.