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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House