H.R. No. 214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alisha Spears of NYOS Charter School in Austin
earned great distinction by turning in an exceptional performance
at the Educators Rising 2021 National Conference; and
WHEREAS, Educators Rising is a student-led grassroots
movement with chapters in every state; by coordinating efforts with
state departments of education and local organizations, the
initiative is cultivating a new generation of diverse and highly
motivated educators by guiding youth toward careers in teaching; in
the Lone Star State, Educators Rising is affiliated with the Texas
Association of Future Educators, a nonprofit created in 1984 that
assists middle school and high school pupils in exploring the
teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, Joining students from around the country at the
national conference, Alisha Spears placed first in Public Speaking;
this gifted young Texan has benefited from the guidance of teacher
leader/advisor Nekeida Pierce; and
WHEREAS, Alisha Spears has demonstrated exemplary skill and
discipline in preparing for a career in education and may look ahead
to a future that is bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Alisha Spears
on an outstanding performance at the Educators Rising 2021 National
Conference and extend sincere best wishes to this dedicated student
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Alisha Spears 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. 214 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House