H.R. No. 2993 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Edwin Valencia has been named 2013 Teacher of the Year for Morningside Elementary School by the Fort Worth Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to become successful and productive adults, and those men and women who dedicate their careers to teaching contribute each day to the future of their students, as well as to the communities in which they live; and WHEREAS, Serving as role models, motivators, listeners, and mentors, the best educators bring to the classroom creativity, energy, and resourcefulness; Edwin Valencia is one such teacher, inspiring 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 Edwin Valencia on his selection as a 2013 Morningside Elementary School Teacher of the Year 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. Valencia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Collier ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2993 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House