TITLE: Congratulating Al Guardino on his selection as the 2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Amarillo Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Al Guardino on his selection as the 2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Amarillo Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Al Guardino of Tascosa High School received well-deserved recognition when he was named the 2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Amarillo Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States armed forces, Mr. Guardino served in the military for 23 years; wishing to continue to make an impact, he then became a teacher, and he has spent the past decade and a half in the classroom; and WHEREAS, Mr. Guardino teaches geometry at Tascosa High School, where he enjoys having an opportunity to help shape the future through his work with the youth in his class; "Teaching is the most fantastic way to do it," as Mr. Guardino himself has said; "You can impact the future, because children are our future; I tell my students that every day, and I'm part of their journey"; and WHEREAS, Through his creativity, energy, and resourcefulness, Al Guardino has inspired 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Al Guardino on his selection as the 2013 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Amarillo Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Guardino as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 128 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House