89R14658(16) AMB-D
By: Hinojosa H.R. No. 737
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Vicente Escalante has been named the 2025 Teacher of
the Year at Ridgetop Elementary School in the Austin Independent
School District; and
WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to
become successful and productive adults, and those men and women
who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference
in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and
WHEREAS, The Campus Teacher of the Year award recognizes
full-time educators or interventionists who have taught in Austin
ISD for at least three years and have demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to inspiring a love of learning, building collaborative
relationships, and creating learning experiences that lead to high
expectations and positive outcomes; honorees are first nominated
for consideration by their fellow faculty members, and campus
winners become eligible for the district title; and
WHEREAS, Vicente Escalante exemplifies the passion,
determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our
best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to which all
in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Vicente Escalante on his selection
as the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Ridgetop Elementary School and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Escalante as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.