85R22338 CJM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1483
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amanda Salinas has been named the 2016-2017 Teacher
of the Year at West Oso High School in Corpus Christi; 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 graduate of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi
with a degree in biology, Mrs. Salinas has worked at West Oso High
for the past four years, teaching courses in engineering,
chemistry, and anatomy and physiology; in addition to chairing the
science department, she coaches the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics
team and serves as a yearbook sponsor; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Salinas 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 Amanda Salinas on her selection as
the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year at West Oso High School 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 Mrs. Salinas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.