H.R. No. 231
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Catarina Barajas of KISD Career Center in Killeen
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, Catarina Barajas placed second in Ethical
Dilemma; this gifted young Texan has benefited from the guidance of
teacher leader/advisor Tina Tamplen; and
WHEREAS, Catarina Barajas 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 Catarina
Barajas 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 Catarina Barajas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 231 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House