By: Turner S.R. No. 1176 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize Linda Sheppard, who received an award at the second 1-4 annual Education Appreciation Banquet sponsored by the Houston 1-5 County Chamber of Commerce on April 21, 1995; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Speaker at the banquet was retired United States 1-7 Army Colonel Howard Daniel, Jr., owner of Personal Development 1-8 Specialist Company of Livingston, who told the audience that 1-9 today's young people need teachers to be role models and to 1-10 give students more positive reinforcement now than ever before; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Linda Sheppard was honored at the awards ceremonies 1-13 in recognition of her exceptional devotion to her profession; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The students of the Kennard Independent School 1-15 District have benefitted immeasurably from the caring spirit of 1-16 this dynamic educator who has given generously of her time and 1-17 talent; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Linda is a talented instructor and leader, and 1-19 she instills in her students a sense of pride and a lifelong love 1-20 of learning; and 1-21 WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher, 1-22 Linda Sheppard is an enthusiastic educator who has distinguished 1-23 herself in her profession and who has imparted to her students 2-1 the skills necessary for competing in tomorrow's society; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby commend Linda Sheppard of Kennard for 2-5 her contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend 2-6 congratulations to her on receiving this distinguished award; 2-7 and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-9 as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on May 24, 1995. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate