H.R. No. 500 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mario Flores of Benbrook Middle-High School received well-deserved recognition when he was presented with the 2022-2023 Academic Chair for Teaching Excellence in Health and Physical Education; and WHEREAS, Established by the Fort Worth Independent School District, this prestigious accolade celebrates 16 elementary and secondary school teachers who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in one of 15 categories of instruction; and WHEREAS, Mr. Flores was honored as the Blue Zones Project health and physical education chair for secondary schools; a graduate of Texas Christian University with nearly three decades of teaching experience, he strives to build relationships with his students and to create a positive classroom atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to take risks, express themselves, share ideas, and actively engage in their learning; and WHEREAS, Mario Flores 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 Mario Flores on his selection as the 2022-2023 Academic Chair for Teaching Excellence in Health and Physical Education by the Fort Worth 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. Flores as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Goldman ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 500 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House