H.R. No. 709 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Olivia Uribe has been named the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year at Tornillo Intermediate School; 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, Ms. Uribe currently teaches third grade at Tornillo Intermediate School; a team lead and mentor, she has helped new faculty better understand state standards, and she has guided other teachers in her grade level through discussions about content and assessments as well as in the use of various digital platforms and resources during the pandemic; moreover, she cares deeply about her students and maintains a nurturing yet challenging classroom environment; and WHEREAS, Olivia Uribe exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best educators, 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 Olivia Uribe on her selection as the 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year at Tornillo Intermediate 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. Uribe as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González of El Paso ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 709 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House