H.R. No. 1309
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character,
passion, and commitment, and Dr. Ramon C. Benavides has
demonstrated these qualities in abundance throughout his 12-year
career with the Ysleta Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Benavides currently teaches 9th- through
12th-grade biology classes at Del Valle High School in El Paso, and
over the course of his tenure, he has distinguished himself as a
caring and supportive mentor to his students; he played an
instrumental role in establishing the school's biomed and biotech
pathway, and he has overseen the Medical Sciences Club, the
Environmental Stewardship Club, the Anime Club, and the Science
National Honor Society chapter; in recognition of his dedicated
efforts in the classroom, he was named the 2022 Texas State Teacher
of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work as an educator at Del Valle
High School, Dr. Benavides has served as a grant writer and
coordinator for Ysleta ISD as well as a part-time biology adjunct
instructor at El Paso Community College; he has also participated
in Research Experiences for Teachers, authoring scholarly articles
related to science education and teacher leadership; moreover, he
has been involved with numerous professional and civic
organizations, including the Texas State Teachers Association, the
National Education Agency, the Ysleta Teachers Association, the
Eastside Democrats, and the League of Women Voters of El Paso, and
he cofounded Pareja PhD, where he serves as a motivational speaker;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Benavides holds a bachelor's degree in biology
from The University of Texas at San Antonio, a bachelor's degree in
chemistry from The University of Texas at Brownsville, a master's
degree in teaching science from The University of Texas at El Paso,
and a doctorate in educational leadership policy from Texas Tech
University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ramon Benavides has made a lasting and positive
difference in the lives of countless students in Ysleta ISD, and he
is indeed deserving of special recognition for his outstanding
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Ramon C. Benavides for his exemplary
service to the Ysleta Independent School District and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Benavides as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Ordaz
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1309 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House