1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 793

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in

        1-3     recognizing Donald Noe for his selection as El Paso Independent

        1-4     School District's 1997 Middle/Secondary Teacher of the Year; and

        1-5           WHEREAS, Donald Noe has served in the field of education

        1-6     and educational administration for more than 30 years; from

        1-7     1982 to 1994, he was principal of Las Cruces High School; he is

        1-8     currently the chemistry and physical science teacher at Franklin

        1-9     High School; and

       1-10           WHEREAS, Accolades for his outstanding work as a teacher

       1-11     include earning the titles of Best New Teacher of the Year at

       1-12     Eastwood High School and Most Outstanding Teacher and Franklin's

       1-13     Teacher of the Year at Franklin High School; and

       1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Noe's instructional strategies are founded on the

       1-15     belief that teachers have a positive social and educational impact

       1-16     on their students and that environment plays a large role in the

       1-17     level of student academic performance; and

       1-18           WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher,

       1-19     Donald Noe is an enthusiastic educator with a warm sense of humor

       1-20     who has distinguished himself in his profession; and

       1-21           WHEREAS, His students have greatly benefitted from his

       1-22     skillful teaching methods, his sincere concern for the individual,

       1-23     and his wise counsel and encouragement; and

        2-1           WHEREAS, Donald Noe is a talented instructor and leader, and

        2-2     he instills in his students a sense of pride and a lifelong love

        2-3     of learning; now, therefore, be it

        2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

        2-5     75th Legislature, hereby commend Donald Noe for his superior

        2-6     contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend best

        2-7     wishes to him for many rewarding years ahead; and, be it further

        2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him

        2-9     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

       2-10                                                               Shapleigh

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       2-12                                          President of the Senate

       2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above

       2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-15                                  on May 21, 1997.

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       2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate