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 2-11 ______________________________________ 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. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate