H.R. No. 1247 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Karen Surowiec has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Wells Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to become successful and productive adults, and those men and women who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, Karen Surowiec teaches fifth grade at Wells Elementary School; and WHEREAS, This notable Texan exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Karen Surowiec on her selection as the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Wells Elementary School and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work. Plesa ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1247 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House