By: Haywood S.R. No. 944 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-3 in recognizing Mary McKay for her selection as Wichita Falls 1-4 Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This science and social studies specialist has been 1-6 a teacher at Jefferson Elementary School for six years as well as 1-7 having taught at Sam Houston Elementary School; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Having received her bachelor of science degree in 1-9 elementary education with emphasis in life/earth science from 1-10 Midwestern State University in 1988, she belongs to several 1-11 professional organizations; and 1-12 WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher, 1-13 Mary McKay has assisted with a wide array of student activities 1-14 over the years and has distinguished herself in the profession; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Her students have greatly benefitted from her 1-17 skillful teaching methods, sincere concern for the individual, 1-18 and wise counsel and encouragement; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This dedicated teacher is a talented instructor 1-20 and leader, who instills in her students a sense of pride and a 1-21 lifelong love of learning; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 74th Legislature, hereby commend her for her superb contributions 2-1 to the educational system of Texas and extend best wishes to her 2-2 for many rewarding years ahead; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 Mary McKay as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the above 2-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-9 on May 8, 1995. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate