TITLE: Recognizing Pedro Gurrola for being named Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Socorro Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Pedro Gurrola for being named Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Socorro Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Pedro Gurrola of Vista del Sol Elementary School has been named the 2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Socorro Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to become successful and productive adults, and those men and women who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference in the lives of their students and in the wider community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gurrola has served as an educator for more than two decades, and he is currently a fifth-grade teacher at Vista del Sol Elementary; throughout his career, he has emphasized the value of hard work and perseverance and has encouraged countless students to attain greater confidence; and WHEREAS, Pedro Gurrola exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Pedro Gurrola on his selection as the 2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year in the Socorro Independent School District 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 Mr. Gurrola as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Blanco President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 19, 2021.