H.R. No. 1259 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gabriela Garcia was named the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Gus Garcia Middle School in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, A strong education is vital for young Texans to become successful and productive adults, and those individuals who dedicate their careers to teaching are helping to ensure that the future of the Lone Star State rests in capable hands; and WHEREAS, Ms. Garcia teaches science and has worked with the Edgewood Independent School District for 15 years; a native of Brownsville, she attended Our Lady of the Lake University, where she earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and biology and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, with an emphasis in math and science; and WHEREAS, Gabriela Garcia 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 Gabriela Garcia on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Gus Garcia Middle 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 Ms. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lopez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1259 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House