1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
 1-3     Fort Worth Independent School District and Dunbar High School in
 1-4     recognizing Gary Hicks as a recipient of the 1999 Texas Excellence
 1-5     Teaching Award; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Presented by the Ex-Students' Association and
 1-7     The University of Texas at Austin College of Education, this award
 1-8     is given to outstanding high school and elementary school teachers
 1-9     who have demonstrated student motivation, instructional expertise,
1-10     and cooperation with their colleagues; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Gary was nominated by his principal, and his
1-12     reputation as exemplifying the award's criteria allowed him to rise
1-13     to the top from a large and qualified field of nominees bringing a
1-14     sense of tremendous pride to his school; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Honored at the 1999 Conference on Texas Excellence
1-16     on Education held last February at The University of Texas campus,
1-17     Mr. Hicks received a cash award and a specially commissioned bronze
1-18     sculpture; and
1-19           WHEREAS, An inspiring and gifted educator, Gary is truly
1-20     deserving of the honor bestowed on him; the students of Dunbar High
1-21     School have received an outstanding education as a result of his
1-22     enthusiasm, expertise, and concern for his students; now, therefore,
1-23     be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-1     76th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Gary Hicks
 2-2     for his dedication and commitment to the educational system of
 2-3     Texas; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 2-5     as a token of the esteem of the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                                Moncrief
 2-7                                  ______________________________________
 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on April 19, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate