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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 AM

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********** CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS **********

HCR 111             Flores

Honoring Claire Bugen for 25 years of service as superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf.

HR 1207             Jones, Jolanda

Commending Parker J. Nickerson for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Jolanda Jones.

HR 1208             Longoria

Honoring Eric Molina for his achievements in professional boxing.

HR 1213             Oliverson

Recognizing AADC Deficiency Awareness Day.

HR 1214             Jones, Jolanda

Congratulating Jo Ann Johnson on her retirement from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.

HR 1215             Morales, Eddie

Recognizing April 22, 2023, as Blackwell School Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1218             Thimesch / Stucky

Congratulating Elijah Scheideman on being named the Communities In Schools of North Texas 2023 Elementary Student of the Year.

HR 1220             Turner / Bhojani / Cook

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The University of Texas at Arlington Faculty Senate.

HR 1221             Stucky

Congratulating Kora Shores on being named the Communities In Schools of North Texas 2023 Secondary Student of the Year.

HR 1222             Canales

Honoring Carlos Javier Jasso of Edinburg for his contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

HR 1223             Herrero

Congratulating the Robstown High School girls' powerlifting team on winning the 2023 THSWPA 4A Division II state championship.

HR 1224             Herrero

Congratulating Conrado Garcia on his retirement as superintendent of West Oso ISD.

HR 1225             Shine

Congratulating Jim Yeonopolus on his retirement as chancellor of Central Texas College.

HR 1228             Frazier

Congratulating Daun Griffen of Scott Johnson Middle School on her selection as the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in McKinney ISD.

HR 1229             Frazier

Congratulating Joy and Greg Booth on the fifth anniversary of E. J. Wills Gastropub in McKinney.

HR 1230             Frazier

Honoring Mary Nelle Cummins as the founder of the Community Health Clinic of Collin County.

HR 1233             Frazier

Congratulating Daun Griffen of Scott Johnson Middle School on her selection as the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in McKinney ISD.

HR 1236             Plesa

Congratulating Wendy Mullins on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Bethany Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1237             Plesa

Congratulating Sherri Callahan on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Rasor Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1238             Plesa

Congratulating Cindy Briones on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Mendenhall Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1239             Plesa

Congratulating Jennifer Verdugo on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Plano Senior High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1240             Plesa

Congratulating Emily Stubbe on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Guinn Special Programs Center in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1241             Plesa

Congratulating Tara Hobbs on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Weatherford Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1242             Plesa

Congratulating Rocio Alire on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Sigler Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1243             Plesa

Congratulating Cambley Fort on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Rose Haggar Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1244             Plesa

Congratulating Alayna Schottlaender on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Wilson Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1245             Plesa

Congratulating Alexandria Jackson on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Williams High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1246             Plesa

Congratulating Emily Wulz on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Robinson Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1247             Plesa

Congratulating Karen Surowiec on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Wells Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1248             Plesa

Congratulating Sarah Riordan on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Andrews Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1249             Plesa

Congratulating Emma Luster on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Shepard Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1250             Plesa

Congratulating Zoya Twal on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Skaggs Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1251             Plesa

Congratulating Courtney Walker of Skaggs Elementary School on her selection as the Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1252             Plesa

Congratulating Tina Cone on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Academy High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1253             Plesa

Congratulating Kami Ransom on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Wyatt Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1254             Plesa

Congratulating Laura Louv on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Saigling Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1255             Plesa

Congratulating Jessica Williams on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Pearson Early Childhood School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1256             Plesa

Congratulating Bethanie Price on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Davis Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1258             Plesa

Congratulating Ashley Hendrickson on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Clark High School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1259             Plesa

Congratulating Renee Miller on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Carlisle Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1260             Lopez, Ray

Congratulating Dr. Brian Woods on his retirement as superintendent of Northside ISD.

HR 1261             Murr

Congratulating Gary Gardner on being selected as the 2023 State Wildlife Conservationist of the Year by the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.

HR 1262             Noble

Honoring the eighth class of Governor William P. Clements Jr. Scholars.

HR 1264             Bucy

Congratulating Denise Marshall of Cedar Park as she celebrates her ninth year of beating stage IV lung cancer.

HR 1265             Bell, Keith

Commending Ray Raymond for his many years of service on the Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees.

HR 1270             Davis

Commemorating the rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas.

HR 1271             Lujan

Congratulating Billy Braun of Veterans Memorial High School in San Antonio on placing first in the Chemistry 1 category at the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad.

HR 1274             Guerra

Congratulating Eddy Betancourt on his reappointment to the Texas Facilities Commission.

HR 1275             Jetton

Congratulating the Seven Lakes High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 1276             Jetton

Commending Hiral and Chandresh Patel for helping the Esponilla family in their time of mourning.

HR 1277             Jetton

Recognizing the Celebration of Selfless Service Day hosted by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha on May 10, 2023, at the State Capitol.

HR 1278             Oliverson

Congratulating Dr. Niklas "Nik" Glenesk on completing the 2023 Texas Anesthesiology Policy Research Rotation Program.

HR 1279             Oliverson

Congratulating Dr. Katharine Heffner on completing the 2023 Texas Anesthesiology Policy Research Rotation Program.

HR 1280             Flores

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Alexander Farm in Austin.

HR 1282             Hernandez

Congratulating Angela Gonzales Mejia of Channelview on her 70th birthday.

HR 1284             Wu

Recognizing May 10, 2023, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Advocacy Day.

HR 1285             Plesa

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Davis Elementary School in Plano ISD.

HR 1287             Vo

Recognizing May 17, 2023, as Vietnamese American Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1290             Holland

Congratulating Amanda Heter on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Schell Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1291             Holland

Congratulating Zarinah Hayes on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Otto Middle School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1292             Holland

Congratulating Sarah Rowan on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Miller Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1293             Holland

Congratulating Erika Florez on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Stinson Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1294             Darby

Congratulating Bill Waters on his retirement as principal of Central High School in San Angelo ISD.

HR 1296             Kitzman

Congratulating Coleman Locke on his induction into the American Brahman Breeders Hall of Fame.

HR 1298             Flores

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Tejano band Tortilla Factory.

HR 1299             Bucy

Congratulating Band of the Hills on its 25th anniversary.

HR 1300             Bucy

Commemorating the grand opening of Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus.

HR 1301             Bucy

Congratulating Fred Grampp on his selection as a 2023 80 Over Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare.

HR 1302             Frazier

Congratulating Misty Bennett on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Virtual Academy in the Plano Independent School District.

HR 1303             Kacal / Raney

Honoring the inaugural graduating class of the Aggie ACHIEVE program.

HR 1304             Shine

Commemorating the Draughon-Miller 75th Anniversary Airshow in Temple.

HR 1307             Flores

Recognizing May 23, 2023, as Miss Rodeo Texas Day.

HR 1308             Ordaz

Congratulating Anthony C. Celino on his appointment as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of El Paso.

HR 1309             Ordaz

Honoring Dr. Ramon C. Benavides of Del Valle High School in Ysleta ISD for his many achievements as an educator.

HR 1312             Cole

Recognizing Brenda Foster of Austin for 50 years of service to the State of Texas.

HR 1313             Spiller

Recognizing May 1, 2023, as Lampasas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1315             Spiller

Honoring U.S. Army tank gunner Angelina Cummins for her deployment overseas with the Fort Hood 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.


********** MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS **********

HR 1266             González, Mary

In memory of Leone Drugan Ivey of El Paso.

HR 1267             González, Mary

In memory of Elsie Jean Jacobs Ivey of Clint.

HR 1268             González, Mary

In memory of Jerry Wayne Ivey.

HR 1269             González, Mary

In memory of Evangelina "Vangie" Macias of Clint.

HR 1295             Darby

In memory of Molly Sue Walden of Coleman.

HR 1310             Meyer

In memory of Tessa RaeShun Pettigrew.

HR 1314             King, Tracy O.

In memory of Dr. Matthew J. Mann of Pleasanton.