H.R. No. 935

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Karen Prewitt of IDEA Palmview College Preparatory has earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and

WHEREAS, One of the most respected professional certifications available in K-12 education, national board certification was designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide; board certification is available in 25 areas that span 16 disciplines from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Prewitt has worked as an educator for 18 years and currently serves as an eighth-grade Algebra 1 teacher at IDEA Palmview; throughout her seven-year tenure, she has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to ensuring that her students enroll and excel in college; she holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a master's degree from Chadron State College, and her certification is in mathematics for adolescents and young adults; and

WHEREAS, Karen Prewitt exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Karen Prewitt of IDEA Palmview College Preparatory on her receipt of certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Prewitt as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Muñoz, Jr.

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 935 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House