SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1020 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Cynthia G. Diaz de Leon, who has been named Union Hill Elementary School's 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, A Texas Education Agency Exemplary campus, Union Hill Elementary School is in the Round Rock Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Cynthia teaches the school's second grade dual language class; she formerly taught third grade bilingual classes for two years, and she has 10 years of teaching experience; and WHEREAS, Cynthia was chosen Teacher of the Year by the school's faculty and staff, who noted her positive attitude, her patience, her compassion for her students, and her willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure that her students' needs are met; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Saint Edward's University with a bachelor's degree in language arts, Cynthia is a dedicated and gifted teacher whose enthusiasm and love of teaching is evident in the classroom; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Cynthia G. Diaz de Leon on her excellent teaching skills and many contributions to Union Hill Elementary School and extend to her congratulations on earning the title of 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 17, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate