H.R. No. 1749 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Julian Jones of Early College High School has been named the 2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Round Rock 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, Mr. Jones has been an educator for nine years, and he currently teaches world geography at Early College High School, where he uses a project-based approach to encourage students to create meaningful work while developing skills that will prepare them for professional life; in addition, he provides class members with opportunities to explore career paths related to the course material; and WHEREAS, Julian Jones exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Julian Jones on his selection as the 2024 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Round Rock 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 Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bucy ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1749 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House