H.R. No. 1246
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An outstanding educator received well-deserved
recognition when Ibet Caro of King High School was named the 2013
Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi Independent
School District; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Caro earned a bachelor's degree in biology from
Baylor University and went on to graduate with a master's degree in
curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi; and
WHEREAS, Though she originally planned to become a doctor,
Ms. Caro changed her mind when she discovered that her true calling
was in education; she has been a faculty member for 12 years and
currently teaches chemistry and anatomy; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Caro was nominated for the honor by her school
and then wrote multiple essays about her approach to education as
she advanced through the competition; ultimately, she became one of
the six award finalists who were interviewed by the selection
committee, and in addition to earning the title of Secondary
Teacher of the Year, she received a cash prize; and
WHEREAS, With her ability to instruct and inspire, Ibet Caro
has made a positive difference in the lives of many King High School
students while earning the respect of her peers, and she is indeed
deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ibet Caro on her selection as the
2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Corpus Christi
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. Caro as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1246 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House