H.R. No. 1439 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elizabeth Bender has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Mathews 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, Elizabeth Bender teaches pre-K at Mathews 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 Elizabeth Bender on her selection as the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Mathews Elementary School and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work. Shaheen ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1439 was adopted by the House on May 8, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House