Bill Text: IN HR0032 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring the achievements of Wilson Reyes, Indianapolis, outstanding teacher.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-14 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0032 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2012-HR0032-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION to honor the achievements of
Wilson Reyes.
Whereas, Wilson Reyes has served as an educator for 13
years;
Whereas, Mr. Reyes was named the 2010 Teacher of the
Year at Guion Creek Middle School;
Whereas, Mr. Reyes teaches English and Spanish, directs
and produces a school-wide television program, and coaches the
football and softball teams;
Whereas, Mr. Reyes is an activist in the Hispanic
community, helping his students learn English in order to
succeed in the classroom and helping Spanish-speaking parents
get the information needed to play an important role in their
children's education;
Whereas, Mr. Reyes brings a unique skill set to the
classroom, using his experiences as an immigrant, military
background, and entrepreneurial skills as a small business
owner to address the variety of educational challenges faced
every day by teachers;
Whereas, Mr. Reyes was named a 2011 Milken Educator
Award recipient;
Whereas, The Milken Family Foundation's educator awards
are known as the "Oscars of Teaching," awarded to only 40
teachers across the country in 2011; and,
Whereas, The award represents a tremendous honor to Mr.
Reyes for not only outstanding teaching, but also his sincere
commitment to providing the highest standard of education:
Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
congratulates Wilson Reyes on the occasion of his receiving a 2011
Milken Educator Award, honors him for his tireless dedication to his
students and to improving education in Indiana, and thanks him for his
devotion and hard work on behalf of his neighbors and his community.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to Wilson Reyes.
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