SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 161
WHEREAS, Albert Peinado of Eastwood Knolls International
School in El Paso has been named the recipient of the 2020 Linden
Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award from
Humanities Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peinado is one of only 16 humanities educators
from across Texas to receive a 2020 Outstanding Teaching Award; the
honors are given by Humanities Texas for exemplary contributions in
teaching, curriculum development, and extracurricular programing;
over 700 teachers were nominated in 2020, and winners received a
$5,000 cash award and an additional $1,000 to purchase
instructional materials; the Linden Heck Howell Outstanding
Teaching of Texas History Award was established in memory of the
former chair of the Humanities Texas board of directors as a
tribute to her service to the organization and her commitment to
the study of Texas history; and
WHEREAS, A 13-year veteran of Ysleta Independent School
District, Mr. Peinado has been a member of the staff at Eastwood
Knolls for the past four years; he teaches Texas history through
dual-language instruction in English and Spanish; prior to
becoming a teacher, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years;
in all of his endeavors, Mr. Peinado enjoys the love and support
of his wife, Faviola, who is also a teacher at Ysleta ISD; and
WHEREAS, Albert Peinado exemplifies the passion,
determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of
our best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to
which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Albert Peinado on receiving the
2020 Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History
Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Peinado as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate