88R13196 BPG-D
By: Ramos H.R. No. 676
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Francis Luna of the Garland Independent School
District was named the 2022 School Nurse of the Year by the Texas
School Nurses Organization; and
WHEREAS, Each year, TSNO confers this award to acknowledge
excellence in the field; in addition to professional
accomplishments, it celebrates creativity, the ability to actively
listen, enthusiasm for going the extra mile, and wisdom in knowing
when to ask for help and how to seek it out; and
WHEREAS, Francis Luna is employed at Bradfield Elementary
School in Garland ISD; a registered nurse, she holds a master of
science in nursing degree and the Nationally Certified School Nurse
credential, reflecting a high level of education, clinical practice
experience, and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the well-being of students,
faculty, and staff, Ms. Luna has implemented innovative programs to
promote healthy living; she has traveled to Austin to champion
evidence-based practice guidelines, and she has served the National
Association of School Nurses as Texas state director; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Luna has gained wide recognition for her
endeavors; in 2019, she received an Excellence in Nursing Award
from D Magazine for her activism in behalf of student health; she
was the only school nurse to garner this accolade; the Garland ISD
Board of Trustees presented her with its Evidence of Excellence
Award as well; and
WHEREAS, Francis Luna has earned the respect and admiration
of her colleagues and the deep appreciation of the Garland ISD
community, and she is richly deserving of this prestigious honor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Francis Luna on her selection as
the 2022 School Nurse of the Year by the Texas School Nurses
Organization and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success in her important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Luna as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.