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HR 1009

Congratulating Mark Woodyard on his nomination for the 2025 Plano ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year award.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Candy Noble

Texas House resolution congratulates secondary teacher Mark Woodyard on his Plano ISD Teacher of the Year nomination, recognizing his professional achievement.

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Bill Summary · HR 1009

Legislative bill overview

HR 1009 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Mark Woodyard on his nomination for the 2025 Plano ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year award. This is a non-binding, commemorative measure introduced by Representative Candy Noble in the Texas House.

Why is this important

While ceremonial resolutions have no legal force or budgetary impact, they serve to formally recognize individual achievements and can boost morale within local communities and school districts. They represent legislative time devoted to acknowledging outstanding public servants.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation: Some argue that ceremonial resolutions consume floor time that could address substantive policy issues
  • Precedent concerns: If adopted for one teacher, questions may arise about equity—why recognize this nomination but not others
  • Scope creep: Critics contend that legislative bodies should focus on lawmaking rather than individual congratulations, which can be handled by local bodies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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