H.R. No. 226
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amaya Ward of Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE)
High School in San Antonio 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, Amaya Ward placed second in Exploring Support
Services Careers; this gifted young Texan has benefited from the
guidance of teacher leader/advisor Sydney Hernandez; and
WHEREAS, Amaya Ward 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 Amaya Ward 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 Amaya Ward as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 226 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House