TITLE: Congratulating Bernard Aikens on his receipt of a 2018 Plano ISD Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Bernard Aikens on his receipt of a 2018 Plano ISD Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Bernard Aikens received well-deserved recognition when he was presented with an Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award at the Plano Independent School District 2018 Teacher of the Year Gala; and WHEREAS, A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, Mr. Aikens has served for more than 13 years as Plano East Senior High School's Junior ROTC instructor; during his tenure, he has guided the growth of the program's community outreach efforts and expanded classroom leadership opportunities for students, and under his direction, the Panther Battalion has earned the highest scores among Texas JROTC programs on numerous occasions; and WHEREAS, Bernard Aikens 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 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Bernard Aikens on his receipt of a 2018 Plano ISD Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award 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. Aikens as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1336 was adopted by the House on May 3, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House