TITLE: Congratulating Rolando Sayo Balotro on being named the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Rolando Sayo Balotro on being named the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

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WHEREAS, Rolando Sayo Balotro of the College Career and Technology Academy in Pharr received fitting recognition when he was named the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Secondary Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Encouraged by his mother to pursue his education, Mr. Balotro earned his bachelor's degree in physics for teachers, two master's degrees in the sciences, and a doctorate of science in physical oceanography; he taught at universities across the world before joining the faculty of the CCTA in 2008, where he currently works as a mathematics teacher and serves as chair of the department; and WHEREAS, A gifted and dedicated educator, Dr. Balotro invites his students to develop their critical and analytical thinking skills in pursuit of discovery; he has received two grants from the Tri-City Business/Education Coalition, which he has used to create a classroom resource center where students apply what they've learned to practical problems; for his commitment to excellence, Dr. Balotro was named the CCTA Teacher of the Year for 2013; and WHEREAS, Serving as role models, motivators, listeners, and mentors, the best educators bring to their duties creativity, energy, and resourcefulness; Rolando Sayo Balotro is one such teacher, inspiring in his students a love of learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rolando Sayo Balotro on his selection as the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD 2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year 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 Dr. Balotro as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Munoz, Jr. Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2838 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House