TITLE: Congratulating Michael Evanko Douglas of El Dorado High School in Socorro ISD on receiving the Lavis Mentor Teacher Award from the UTEP College of Education.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Michael Evanko Douglas of El Dorado High School in Socorro ISD on receiving the Lavis Mentor Teacher Award from the UTEP College of Education.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Michael Evanko Douglas of El Dorado High School in the Socorro Independent School District has received the Lavis Mentor Teacher Award from The University of Texas at El Paso College of Education; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Lavis Mentor Teacher Awards are presented to a select number of educators who have excelled in their duties and who have provided valuable guidance and support to UTEP teacher candidates; as a 2023 honoree, Mr. Douglas was awarded $2,500 and was celebrated at the annual College of Education Recognition Event on March 30; and WHEREAS, Public education is an endeavor in which all Texans have a stake, and through his tireless efforts, Michael Evanko Douglas is helping to further the professional development of the next generation of teachers in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Evanko Douglas on receiving the Lavis Mentor Teacher Award from The University of Texas at El Paso College of Education and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Douglas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez of El Paso Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1144 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House