Senate Resolution No. 249 honors Emily Ramirez, a distinguished educator from Lake Highlands High School in the Richardson Independent School District, for being named the 2025 International Educator of the Year by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. This prestigious award recognizes educators who significantly enhance their students' understanding of global affairs and promote international learning opportunities. With 13 years of teaching experience, Ms. Ramirez currently instructs AP World History and Mexican American Studies, and she has made notable contributions to her school community, including co-creating the Global Awareness Speaker Series and organizing various supply drives and disaster relief initiatives.

The resolution commends Ms. Ramirez for her dedication to fostering global citizenship, academic excellence, and leadership skills among her students, which has positively impacted many young Texans. Her impressive credentials include a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Oklahoma, a certificate in nonprofit management from Dallas College, and recognition as Teacher of the Year for her campus in 2022. The Texas Senate expresses its sincere best wishes for her future endeavors and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for her as a token of high regard.