HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 20, 1997, the Midland Association for 1-2 Retarded Citizens will honor Lori Bennington with the 1997 Educator 1-3 of the Year Award, and this notable occasion is truly worthy of 1-4 special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious 1-6 natural resource, and the dedicated professionals entrusted with 1-7 their education are deeply deserving of every Texan's gratitude and 1-8 admiration; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The particular challenges of educating the mentally 1-10 retarded require teachers of unusual skill and sensitivity, and 1-11 those who undertake this difficult but rewarding work embody the 1-12 highest ideals of the teaching profession; Lori Bennington is one 1-13 such individual, and her remarkable gifts as a teacher and her 1-14 powerful commitment to the well-being of her students resound 1-15 throughout their lives and the lives of those who love them; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Lori Bennington has distinguished herself as an 1-17 educator of compassion and ability, and it is indeed fitting at 1-18 this time to recognize her for her remarkable contributions to the 1-19 community; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-21 hereby congratulate Lori Bennington on being named the 1997 1-22 Educator of the Year by the Midland Association for Retarded 1-23 Citizens and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued 1-24 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Ms. Bennington as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives. West _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 275 was adopted by the House on May 16, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 275 was adopted by the Senate on May 29, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor