H.R. No. 1474 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carolyn Ramirez of Ortiz Intermediate School has been named a 2016-2017 Secondary Teacher of the Year finalist in the Robstown 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 make a positive difference in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and WHEREAS, A physical education teacher at Ortiz Intermediate School, Ms. Ramirez has been an educator for more than three decades; during her 12-year tenure with Robstown ISD, she helped establish the Runners Club, which has since grown to include over 200 members; and WHEREAS, Carolyn Ramirez exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Carolyn Ramirez on her selection as a 2016-2017 Secondary Teacher of the Year finalist in the Robstown Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further R ESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1474 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House