H.R. No. 418 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kerri Adame has received a Golden Apple Award from CBS 4 and ValleyCentral.com in February 2025; and WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of this notable honor, Mrs. Adame has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to her work as an educator; she serves as the band director at Alonzo De Leon Middle School in McAllen, and over the course of her 16-year tenure, she has built an exceptional rapport with her students and instilled in them a passion for playing music; moreover, during her courageous battle with cancer, her dedication to her profession and her positive spirit remained undiminished; and WHEREAS, Kerri Adame exemplifies the qualities that are the hallmarks of a great teacher, and she has earned the deep admiration of her colleagues and students alike; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kerri Adame on her receipt of a Golden Apple Award from CBS 4 and ValleyCentral.com 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 Mrs. Adame as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 418 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House