H.R. No. 2226 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Raven Hill of James R. Bilhartz Elementary School has been named the 2023 Elementary 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, A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Ms. Hill has spent four years teaching in Duncanville ISD; she is skilled at building a supportive classroom environment and keeping her students engaged and excited about learning; during her tenure, she has assisted in the development of science curriculum and has distinguished herself as a mentor for new faculty members and student teachers; alongside her duties in the classroom, she has served as the Black History Coordinator, as a Reading Academy campus tutor, and as a committee leader liaison; and WHEREAS, Raven Hill 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 Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year 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. Hill as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2226 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House