TITLE: Congratulating Marlene Gallegos of Parkland High School on being named Secondary Teacher of the Year by ESC Region 19.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Marlene Gallegos of Parkland High School on being named Secondary Teacher of the Year by ESC Region 19.

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WHEREAS, Marlene Gallegos of Parkland High School in El Paso received well-deserved recognition when she was named the Region 19 Education Service Center 2014-2015 Secondary Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, A 10th-and 11th-grade chemistry teacher, Ms. Gallegos is an alumna of the Ysleta Independent School District where she now works, and it was her instructors at Eastwood High School who inspired her to become an educator; she earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Dallas in 1996 and also holds two master's degrees from The University of Texas at El Paso; and WHEREAS, Through her expertise and her outstanding dedication to her work, Marlene Gallegos has earned the respect and admiration of her fellow educators, and she has inspired in her students a love of learning from which they will greatly benefit throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Marlene Gallegos on her selection as the Region 19 Education Service Center 2014-2015 Secondary Teacher of the Year 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. Gallegos as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3004 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House