By Yarbrough H.R. No. 814 76R13696 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is always a pleasure to honor those individuals 1-2 who have served the citizens of the Lone Star State with integrity 1-3 and distinction, and Nell Baham is one such individual; and 1-4 WHEREAS, An educator at Sinclair Elementary School for the 1-5 past 14 years, Nell Baham has dedicated 35 years to the education 1-6 of young children and is well respected by her colleagues, 1-7 students, and the community for the extraordinary commitment she 1-8 puts forth; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Baham is a leader outside of the classroom as 1-10 the sponsor for student council and a variety of after-school and 1-11 summer programs that involve drama, art, writing, and tutoring, and 1-12 as a sponsor for children who send their essays, poems, plays, and 1-13 short stories to the HCTE English writing awards, a contest that is 1-14 open to all students in the Houston Independent School District; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, This knowledgeable woman is a valuable resource for 1-17 her colleagues and has provided in-service seminars that cover 1-18 topics important for present-day educators; she is a well-respected 1-19 mentor for faculty and parents, and for her faithful PTA 1-20 participation she has earned a Texas Life Membership and a National 1-21 Life Membership in that organization; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Baham has enjoyed a 1-23 loving relationship with her husband, Ronnie, with whom she has 1-24 raised her two children, Wes and Linda, and they have the joy of 2-1 doting on a grandson, Trevor; her commitment to the schoolchildren 2-2 of Sinclair has earned her a place in the hearts of many students 2-3 and the respect of countless community members and parents; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby commend Nell Baham for her outstanding service 2-7 to Sinclair Elementary School and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-8 for an enjoyable retirement; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mrs. Baham as an expression of high regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives.