By:  Haywood                                           S.R. No. 955
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
    1-3  recognizing Paula Heathington for her selection as Wichita Falls
    1-4  Independent School District's Teacher of the Year, 1994-1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, This language arts specialist has been a teacher at
    1-6  McCaha Elementary School for one year and has compiled a total of
    1-7  13 years' teaching experience; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Having received her bachelor of science degree
    1-9  in art education from Texas Tech University and a master's degree
   1-10  in reading specialization from Midwestern State University in 1987,
   1-11  she belongs to the Parent Teacher Association, Texas State Teachers
   1-12  Association, and the North Texas Reading Council; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated
   1-14  teacher, Paula Heathington has assisted with a wide array of
   1-15  student activities over the years and has distinguished herself
   1-16  in her profession; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Her students have greatly benefitted from this
   1-18  experienced educator's skillful teaching methods, sincere concern
   1-19  for the individual, and wise counsel and encouragement; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Paula Heathington is a talented instructor and
   1-21  leader, who instills in her students a sense of pride and a
   1-22  lifelong love of learning; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-1  74th Legislature, hereby commend her for her superb contributions
    2-2  to the educational system of Texas and extend best wishes to her
    2-3  for many rewarding years ahead; and, be it further
    2-4        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-5  Paula Heathington as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-6                               ______________________________________
    2-7                                       President of the Senate
    2-8                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-9                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-10                               on May 8, 1995.
   2-11                               ______________________________________
   2-12                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                        Member, Texas Senate