HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to honor Howardine
 1-2     Smith on her selection as one of the Fort Worth Independent School
 1-3     District's Outstanding Teachers; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, This noteworthy individual was recently honored at
 1-5     the school district's 14th Annual Outstanding Teacher Recognition
 1-6     Dinner; hosted by local businesses and district officials, the
 1-7     dinner took place at the Round Up Inn in the Amon G. Carter, Jr.,
 1-8     Exhibits Hall and featured a swing-time theme; and
 1-9           WHEREAS,  A teacher at New Lives School, she and the other
1-10     exemplary educators chosen to be honored were selected by their
1-11     peers for their commitment and dedication to students; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious
1-13     natural resource, and a quality education is vital in order for our
1-14     young people to achieve their full potential; Howardine Smith has
1-15     demonstrated the drive and determination that we expect from our
1-16     teachers, and she is truly deserving of special legislative
1-17     recognition for her diligence and commitment to excellence in this
1-18     demanding profession; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-20     hereby congratulate Howardine Smith for being named one of the Fort
1-21     Worth Independent School District's Outstanding Teachers and
1-22     commend her for her superior service to the children of Texas; and,
1-23     be it further
1-24           RESOLVED,  That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for this esteemed individual as an expression of high
 2-2     regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
                                                            Lewis of Tarrant
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 226 was adopted by the House on
         April 30, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 226 was adopted by the Senate on
         May 19, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor