H.R. No. 1038 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Coach Raul Munoz, a physical education teacher at George Evans Elementary School in Corpus Christi, has been named a finalist for a 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the Leadership category; and WHEREAS, After beginning his teaching career more than 18 years ago, Coach Munoz has dedicated himself to introducing children to the positive benefits of physical fitness, and he has demonstrated an outstanding ability to keep students engaged by creating innovative lessons tailored to their individual needs; he was previously recognized by the school community with the Evans Teacher of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, Coach Munoz has also participated in and facilitated numerous extracurricular activities for students at Evans Elementary, many of whom are classified as economically disadvantaged or at-risk; last year, he organized a tennis event that paired children and teachers for doubles matches, and he has also pursued a grant that would enable Evans students to take part in the district swim program; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Raul Munoz has distinguished himself as an educator of tremendous passion, creativity, and commitment, and he has set a standard of leadership to which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Raul Munoz on his selection as a finalist for a 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Munoz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1038 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House