H.R. No. 1979 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Alexandra Babino was named Educator of the Year at the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon on January 27, 2015; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Lewisville chamber celebrates the achievements of individuals and businesses who have made notable contributions to the organization or who have otherwise benefited their fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, The inaugural winner of the Educator of the Year honor, Ms. Babino is an instructor in the Bilingual Learning Enrichment Academic Program at Central Elementary School, where she has worked for seven years; this esteemed teacher has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in the classroom and a willingness to become actively involved in the lives of her students, often visiting with their families and attending the children's extracurricular events; a native of Kingwood, she holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of North Texas, and she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in language, literacy, and bilingual education at UNT; and WHEREAS, Through her exceptional efforts, Alexandra Babino has furthered Lewisville's reputation as a great place to live, work, and raise a family, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alexandra Babino on being named Educator of the Year by the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce 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. Babino as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Simmons ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1979 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House