H.R. No. 959 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Michael Sorola has been honored with the EXCEL Award for the South San Antonio Independent School District from the KENS 5 television station; and WHEREAS, Each year, KENS 5 presents its EXCEL Awards to recognize outstanding educators from local school districts; Michael Sorola received the award during a surprise ceremony on March 21, 2023; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sorola is a physics teacher at South San Antonio High School, where he serves as head of the science department; in addition to his work in the classroom, he contributes to the campus community by coaching the robotics team and leading the science club; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Michael Sorola has made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and his dedication, expertise, and innovative spirit have earned him the lasting respect and admiration of his students and colleagues alike; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Sorola on receiving the KENS 5 EXCEL Award for the South San Antonio Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Sorola as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lujan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 959 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House