TITLE: Honoring Yolanda Alamia of the Edinburg CISD for her outstanding career as an educator.

SUMMARY: Honoring Yolanda Alamia of the Edinburg CISD for her outstanding career as an educator.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character, passion, and commitment, and Yolanda Alamia of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has demonstrated these qualities in abundance throughout her remarkable 48-year career; and WHEREAS, Over the course of nearly five decades, Mrs. Alamia has inspired countless area students to work toward their full potential; her former pupils have gone on to record a wide range of academic and professional achievements, and many continue to express the positive impact she has made in their lives; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Alamia currently teaches ninth grade newcomer English at Edinburg North High School; she is known for fostering an inclusive and energizing learning environment, and she has served as a powerful advocate for her students' rights to a quality education and fair treatment; and WHEREAS, The influence of an educator extends far beyond the walls of the classroom and the duration of the school year, and Yolanda Alamia is working to instill in her students a lifelong love of learning that will serve them well in every aspect of their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby honor Yolanda Alamia for her exemplary service to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 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. Alamia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Canales Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 373 was adopted by the House on March 25, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House