TITLE: Congratulating Brenda Ochoa of John F. Kennedy Elementary School for being named the La Joya ISD 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brenda Ochoa of John F. Kennedy Elementary School for being named the La Joya ISD 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year.

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WHEREAS, Brenda Ochoa of John F. Kennedy Elementary School has been named the 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year by La Joya Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A native of Penitas, Ms. Ochoa earned her associate's degree in interdisciplinary studies at South Texas College and her bachelor's degree in communications and journalism from The University of Texas--Pan American; she has worked at Kennedy Elementary since 2008, teaching kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and fourth grade, and has also been recognized as the 2013 Teacher of the Year at her school; and WHEREAS, Ms. Ochoa dedicates herself to educational initiatives outside the classroom as well; as the secretary of the board of the Penitas Public Library, she has promoted literacy by helping to host community nights and raise funds for an academic scholarship for La Joya ISD students; in addition, she has sponsored the University Interscholastic League storytelling event and coached UIL oral reading; and WHEREAS, Brenda Ochoa's commitment to the highest ideals of the teaching profession have greatly benefited the students of Kennedy Elementary, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brenda Ochoa for being named the 2013 Elementary Teacher of the Year by La Joya 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. Ochoa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Mun oz, Jr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3022 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House