H.R. No. 1226 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sarah Sutar of Sienna Crossing Elementary School has been named the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year by Texas Teachers of Tomorrow; and WHEREAS, Texas Teachers of Tomorrow is a state-accredited program that helps aspiring educators obtain their teacher certification; Sarah Sutar was chosen for the organization's 2021 Teacher of the Year award out of more than 500 candidates; and WHEREAS, Ms. Sutar teaches fifth-grade math and science at Sienna Crossing Elementary in the Fort Bend Independent School District; she was hired in 2020, and during her first year as an educator, she completed an Alternative Certification Program and passed Texas Examinations of Educator Standards while navigating the unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, Sarah Sutar 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 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sarah Sutar on her selection as the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year by Texas Teachers of Tomorrow 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. Sutar as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1226 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House