H.R. No. 2338 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Vanessa M. Urteaga of South Grand Prairie High School has been named the 2022-2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Grand Prairie 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 science teacher at South Grand Prairie High School with 13 years of experience in the classroom, Ms. Urteaga currently teaches advanced placement chemistry and aquatic science to juniors and seniors as well as academic chemistry and advanced academics chemistry to sophomores; she holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Wesleyan University and a master's degree from The Ohio State University; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband and their sons; and WHEREAS, Vanessa Urteaga 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 Vanessa M. Urteaga on her selection as the 2022-2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the Grand Prairie 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. Urteaga as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2338 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House