H.R. No. 41 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Brooke Stewart of Victory Christian Academy in Decatur was honored as a 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year by the Herzog Foundation at its awards gala in Washington, D.C., on September 30; and WHEREAS, The Christian Teacher of the Year accolade is part of the Herzog Foundation's Excellence in Christian Education award series; it is presented to 12 educators from across the nation who have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence and innovation in teaching students in kindergarten through the 12th grade at traditional, hybrid, and micro Christian schools; named for the late philanthropist and businessman Stanley M. Herzog, the foundation is committed to accelerating the development of quality Christian education; and WHEREAS, An agriculture science teacher, Ms. Stewart started the ag program at Victory Christian Academy four years ago; under her leadership, it has grown from one class to a full K-12 program; and WHEREAS, Through her exceptional dedication, Brooke Stewart is helping provide young Texans with a strong foundation on which to build, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Brooke Stewart on her selection as a 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year by the Herzog Foundation 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. Stewart as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Stucky ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 41 was adopted by the House on October 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House