83R25945 LB-D By: Eiland H.R. No. 2081 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Armando Trevino of Ball High School in Galveston has been named Teacher of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News; and WHEREAS, Mr. Trevino, a longtime teacher at Ball High, recently came out of retirement to teach English as a second language; with great patience, care, and encouragement, he has helped countless students with limited proficiency gain new confidence in English; and WHEREAS, Outside the classroom, this dynamic educator played a crucial role in securing a grant for the school to improve attendance; dedicated to the success of his students, he holds them accountable for their actions and has worked with them to decrease truancy; and WHEREAS, Teachers play a vital role in preparing the next generation of Texans for the challenges and opportunities of the future, and Armando Trevino works to instill in his students the language skills and sense of responsibility that will serve them well in every aspect of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Armando Trevino on his selection as Teacher of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Trevino as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.