87R27386 KSM-D By: Lopez H.R. No. 1283 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jennifer Ramirez was named the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Stafford Elementary 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, After attending Stephen F. Austin State University, Ms. Ramirez returned to her hometown of San Antonio to join the faculty at Stafford Elementary in the Edgewood Independent School District, where she has taught for the past 14 years; and WHEREAS, Jennifer Ramirez 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 Jennifer Ramirez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Stafford Elementary 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. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.