H.R. No. 649
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deena Ford has been honored with the EXCEL Award for
the East Central Independent School District by Credit Human and
the KENS 5 television station; and
WHEREAS, Each year, KENS 5 partners with Credit Human to
present the EXCEL Awards to outstanding educators from local school
districts; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ford realized a childhood dream later in life
when she embarked on a career in education; she currently serves as
a math teacher at Legacy Middle School in San Antonio, where she has
impressed her colleagues with her ability to connect with students
and her willingness to go above and beyond to help them succeed; her
efforts were previously recognized with her selection as East
Central ISD's 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedication, expertise, and innovative
spirit, Deena Ford has made a positive difference in the lives of
numerous young Texans, and she is indeed deserving of this notable
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Deena Ford on receiving the EXCEL
Award for the East Central Independent School District 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. Ford as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lujan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 649 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House