H.R. No. 1366 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Genesis Yougas of Lawson Early Childhood School has been named the 2023 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the McKinney 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, Genesis Yougas currently serves as a Head Start teacher at Lawson Early Childhood School; she began her career in special education and has held a variety of roles in early childhood education over the past 10 years with McKinney ISD; a graduate of McKinney North High School, she earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce and is pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of North Texas; and WHEREAS, Genesis Yougas 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 Genesis Yougas on her selection as the 2023 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the McKinney Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Yougas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frazier ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1366 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House