Commending Barbara Flores for her contributions as principal of William D. Surratt Elementary School.
Summary
H.R. 1223 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Barbara Flores for her service as principal of William D. Surratt Elementary School in the Clint Independent School District. The resolution praises her leadership, her commitment to students, faculty, and staff, and her role in creating a supportive and challenging school environment.
The measure states that quality education is essential to the state’s future and recognizes Ms. Flores as someone helping students reach their full potential and become productive community members. It directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to her as an expression of the Texas House’s esteem.
Impact
This resolution does not amend state law, create new legal duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to an official legislative commendation and public recognition by the Texas House of Representatives, with no direct impact on statutes, agencies, school district operations, or private parties beyond the honor conferred on Barbara Flores.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. It was adopted by the House by a non-record vote, indicating no recorded opposition and suggesting broad, routine support for the recognition. The bill’s placement on the Local & Consent Calendars also reflects its noncontroversial, ceremonial nature.
Contention
There is no evident substantive contention in the available record. The resolution is a straightforward commendation, and no committee debate, amendments, or recorded votes indicate disagreement. Any discussion would likely have been limited to the appropriateness of the recognition itself, but the available materials show unanimous or near-unanimous acceptance.