By Lewis of Tarrant                                   H.C.R. No. 20
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to honor Willie
 1-2     Cormier on his selection as one of the Fort Worth Independent
 1-3     School District's Outstanding Teachers; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, This noteworthy individual was honored at the school
 1-5     district's Outstanding Teacher Recognition Dinner on February 17,
 1-6     2000; hosted by local businesses and district officials, the dinner
 1-7     took place at the Round Up Inn in the Amon G. Carter, Jr., Exhibits
 1-8     Hall; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A teacher at Center for New Lives, he 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     resource, and a quality education is vital in order for our young
1-14     people to achieve their full potential; Willie Cormier has
1-15     demonstrated the drive and determination that we expect from our
1-16     teachers, and he is truly deserving of special legislative
1-17     recognition for his diligence and commitment to excellence in this
1-18     demanding profession; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-20     hereby congratulate Willie Cormier for being named one of the Fort
1-21     Worth Independent School District's Outstanding Teachers and
1-22     commend him for his 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.