83R18843 MGR-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1244
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Erika Vazquez of Los Encinos Special Emphasis School
has been chosen as the 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the
Corpus Christi Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, For 25 years, Corpus Christi ISD has recognized
teachers through this prestigious program, and 57 area campuses
participated in the 2013 program by submitting the name of a faculty
nominee; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Vazquez embarked on her career in education in
2005, and she has taught fourth-grade students at Los Encinos for
the past six years; she holds a bachelor's degree in early education
with a bilingual certification and a master's degree in school
counseling from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; encouraging
her students to incorporate hands-on activities and real-world
experiences into their studies, she also works to provide a
positive and nurturing environment in her classroom; and
WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character,
passion, and commitment, and Erika Vazquez has demonstrated those
qualities in abundance while working to equip her students with a
sound academic foundation on which to build; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Erika Vazquez on her selection as
the 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi
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. Vazquez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.