H.R. No. 961 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Heather Pineda of Liberty Junior High School has been named a 2021 Richardson Independent School District STARS Teacher; and WHEREAS, Established in 1977, the Superior Teaching Achievement in Richardson Schools (STARS) award recognizes exceptionally creative and innovative educators who have worked in Richardson ISD for at least two years; honorees are celebrated throughout the year and are given a $1,000 monetary prize; and WHEREAS, One of 10 individuals selected to receive this notable accolade for 2021, Ms. Pineda currently teaches humanities at Liberty Junior High School; and WHEREAS, Heather Pineda exemplifies the passion, determination, and ingenuity 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 Heather Pineda on being named a 2021 Richardson Independent School District STARS Teacher 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. Pineda as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ramos ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 961 was adopted by the House on May 8, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House