H.R. No. 2941 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Amelia Anchondo has been named the 2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Socorro Independent School District in El Paso; and WHEREAS, The prestigious Teacher of the Year award is presented to educators who act as strong role models and who help their students develop skills they can use beyond the classroom; and WHEREAS, Ms. Anchondo earned her bachelor's degree in education and her certification in bilingual and ESL education from The University of Texas at El Paso; now a kindergarten teacher at Vista del Sol Elementary School, she has been with the Socorro ISD for 11 years; and WHEREAS, This veteran educator brings 40 years of experience as a teacher to her classes, and she serves as a mentor for new teachers and for the Teacher Induction Program of Socorro ISD; and WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious resource, and a solid education is vital in order for our young people to become successful adults; Ms. Anchondo exemplifies the qualities that make a truly great teacher, and she indeed merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Amelia Anchondo on her selection as the 2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Socorro Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Anchondo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Quintanilla ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2941 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House