H.R. No. 2668 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Carilu Hernandez, a first-grade teacher at Wright Elementary School in San Antonio, has distinguished herself through her participation in the Texas State Teachers Association Thank Teachers ad campaign; and WHEREAS, The Thank Teachers campaign has produced several Spanish-language television spots to highlight the vital role parents and teachers play in helping Texas children reach their full potential; in her ad, Ms. Hernandez explains why she became a teacher and the importance of ensuring that educators' interests are represented at the local, state, and national levels; and WHEREAS, A native of Racine, Wisconsin, Ms. Hernandez was raised in Mission and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio; before joining the faculty at Wright Elementary, she spent four years at Vestal Elementary, where she taught second grade; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the support of a fine family that includes her husband, Andy, and her children, Ava and Mila; and WHEREAS, Providing for the diverse educational needs of our future leaders is an undertaking of paramount importance, and Carilu Hernandez is indeed deserving of recognition for her work, both inside and outside the classroom, in pursuit of this goal; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor Carilu Hernandez for her participation in the Texas State Teachers Association Thank Teachers ad campaign and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Uresti ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2668 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House