1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 623
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-3     commending Liz Schmidt, who is being recognized at the Texas
 1-4     Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching "Honor
 1-5     the Teacher" dinner on April 15, 1999; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence
 1-7     in Science Teaching are partnerships that bring together
 1-8     The University of Texas at Austin Science Education Center, the
 1-9     Texas Education Agency, colleges and universities, business and
1-10     industry, education service centers, and school districts; the
1-11     collaboratives work together to support science education reform;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, The organization operates on the principle that
1-14     institutions of higher education should be an integral part of
1-15     the in-service and preservice support systems provided to science
1-16     teachers to empower them to lead systemic reform in science
1-17     education; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The "Honor the Teacher" dinner on April 15, 1999,
1-19     will pay tribute to science teachers of the North Texas region and
1-20     is being sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington; and
1-21           WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher,
1-22     Liz Schmidt is an enthusiastic educator whose skillful teaching
1-23     methods inspire students to strive for excellence; and
1-24           WHEREAS, This remarkable teacher's wise counsel and
 2-1     encouragement foster a positive classroom ambience and allow
 2-2     students to feel self-confident in their studies and to engage
 2-3     in meaningful learning experiences in the field of science; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Liz Schmidt is a talented instructor and leader
 2-5     who instills in students a sense of pride and a lifelong love of
 2-6     learning; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     76th Legislature, hereby commend Liz Schmidt for contributing
 2-9     dedication and expertise to the educational system of Texas; and,
2-10     be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-12     prepared for Liz Schmidt as an expression of high regard from the
2-13     Texas Senate.
2-14                                                                  Harris
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on April 12, 1999.
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate