H.R. No. 2225 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Midiam Espinosa of Duncanville High School has been named the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Duncanville 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, Ms. Espinosa teaches AP Spanish literature at Duncanville High School, and over the course of her six-year tenure, she has distinguished herself as department chair, department curriculum coordinator, advanced placement coordinator, and mentor; she has also served as sponsor of the Spanish Club and as a member of the Multicultural Committee; the recipient of an AP Educator Excellence Award in 2022, she holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University and a master's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington; and WHEREAS, Midiam Espinosa 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 Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Duncanville 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. Espinosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2225 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House