H.R. No. 1475 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Roxana Ybarra of Robert Driscoll Elementary School has been named a finalist for the 2016-2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year award 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, Since joining Robstown ISD in 1999, Ms. Ybarra has worked with five grade levels at three different campuses, and she was designated the Robstown ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year and the San Pedro Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009; she currently teaches bilingual math and science to second and third grade students at Driscoll Elementary; and WHEREAS, Roxana Ybarra 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 Roxana Ybarra on her selection as a finalist for the 2016-2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year award in the Robstown Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Ybarra as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1475 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House