88R20582 TBO-D
By: Lujan H.R. No. 1010
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nicole Bernal has been honored with the EXCEL Award
for the Randolph Field Independent School District from the KENS 5
television station; and
WHEREAS, Each year, KENS 5 presents its EXCEL Awards to
recognize outstanding educators from local school districts;
Ms. Bernal was selected for her work in establishing and leading a
program at Randolph High School that prepares students for careers
in the medical field; and
WHEREAS, A certified emergency medical technician and a
former staff member at University Hospital, Ms. Bernal currently
serves as the career and technical education health science teacher
at Randolph High; her program includes seven classes with topics
ranging from basic science to practicum, and her final course
provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience
by working in a classroom environment that is set up to simulate a
clinic; participants also complete a rigorous interview process;
through the program, students learn how to conduct patient
assessments, monitor vital signs, and draw blood, and many graduate
from high school with medical assistant, phlebotomy, and
electrocardiogram certifications; in addition, the program offers
externships with local clinics and doctors' offices; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Nicole Bernal has
made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans,
and her dedication, expertise, and innovative spirit have earned
her the lasting respect and admiration of her students and
colleagues alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Nicole Bernal on receiving the KENS
5 EXCEL Award for the Randolph Field Independent School District
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Bernal as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.