By: Haywood S.R. No. 945 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-3 in recognizing Kelli Kitchens for her selection as Wichita Falls 1-4 Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This all-around educator has been a teacher at 1-6 Kate Haynes Elementary School for four years; and 1-7 WHEREAS, She earned her bachelor of science degree in 1-8 sociology from Midwestern State University in 1989 and added a 1-9 teaching certificate from her alma mater earned in 1991; she is 1-10 active in several professional organizations; and 1-11 WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher, 1-12 Kelli Kitchens has assisted with a wide array of student activities 1-13 over the years and has distinguished herself in her profession; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Many students have greatly benefitted from her 1-15 skillful teaching methods, sincere concern for the individual, 1-16 and wise counsel and encouragement; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This elementary education specialist is a talented 1-18 instructor and leader, who instills in her students a sense of 1-19 pride and a lifelong love of learning; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 74th Legislature, hereby commend Kelli Kitchens for her superb 1-22 contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend best 1-23 wishes to her for many rewarding years ahead; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-2 this educator as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on May 8, 1995. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate