By:  Haywood                                           S.R. No. 947
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
    1-3  recognizing Patricia L. Farris 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  Franklin Elementary School for 18 years and has a total of 29 years
    1-7  in the field of education; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Patricia Farris received her bachelor of arts
    1-9  degree from North Texas State University in 1966 and participates
   1-10  in numerous professional organizations; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher,
   1-12  she has assisted with a wide array of student activities over the
   1-13  years and has distinguished herself in the teaching profession; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Her 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, Patricia L. Farris is a talented instructor and
   1-18  leader, who instills in her students a sense of pride and a lifelong
   1-19  love of learning; now, therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-21  74th Legislature, hereby commend this Texas educator for her many
   1-22  superb contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend
   1-23  best 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  Patricia L. Farris 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