83R23976 STE-D
By: Rodriguez of Bexar H.R. No. 1972
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joe Garay of Valley Hi Elementary School has been
selected as a First Year Educator of the Year for 2012-2013 by the
Northside Independent School District in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garay joined the faculty of Valley Hi Elementary
in 2012; previously, he was an elementary computer technologist,
serving for four years at Valley Hi, for four years at Meadow View
Elementary, and for a decade with Southwest ISD; for the past year,
Mr. Garay has taught third grade and has engaged his students'
interest through such activities as taking campus nature walks to
identify photosynthesis and playing music that relates to the topic
of study; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his innovative instructional
methods, Mr. Garay creates an atmosphere of mutual respect in the
classroom, encouraging pupils to be inclusive and urging the
members of his class to support one another in their learning
efforts; and
WHEREAS, His desire to improve the lives of young people is
further reflected in the assistance he offers older students in
filling out college and job applications and by helping them earn
community service credits through tutoring; a man of strong faith,
Mr. Garay has also founded a community church and a ministry to
serve youth groups in the San Antonio area; and
WHEREAS, Teachers play a vital role in preparing the next
generation of Texans for the challenges and opportunities of the
future, and Joe Garay works to instill in his students a love of
learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Garay on being named a 2013
Educator of the Year by the Northside Independent School District
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Garay as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.