TITLE: Congratulating Joshua G. Torres of McLean Middle School on being named the Fort Worth Independent School District 2022-2023 Chase Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Joshua G. Torres of McLean Middle School on being named the Fort Worth Independent School District 2022-2023 Chase Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Joshua G. Torres of McLean Middle School has been named the 2022-2023 Chase Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English by the Fort Worth Independent School District; and WHEREAS, The Academic Chairs for Teaching Excellence program recognizes outstanding educators in Fort Worth ISD; winners receive a $5,000 honorarium and hold their title for one year, during which time they share their knowledge with their fellow teachers and assist with district programs and departments; and WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of this notable honor, Mr. Torres has been teaching for six years; he holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree from Texas Christian University, and he is currently working on his dissertation at TCU; and WHEREAS, Joshua Torres exemplifies the passion and dedication that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and he has set a standard to which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joshua G. Torres on being named the Fort Worth Independent School District 2022-2023 Chase Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English 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. Torres as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Goldman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 502 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House