R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Cheryl Wixtrom has been named Teacher of the Year
 1-2     for 1999-2000 by the Red Oak Independent School District (ISD), and
 1-3     in light of this accomplishment she is indeed deserving of special
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A former chemistry teacher at Red Oak High School,
 1-6     Ms. Wixtrom graduated from high school in Webster, New York, and
 1-7     earned her degree from the University of Dallas; she began her
 1-8     acclaimed teaching career after 14 years in the field of medical
 1-9     research with Southwestern Medical School and the Baylor Hospital
1-10     Research Center; and
1-11           WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, Ms. Wixtrom has worked to
1-12     inspire the creativity and natural curiosity within each of her
1-13     students; by encouraging these youngsters to do their best, ask
1-14     questions, and take risks, she is helping to build a bright future
1-15     for the next generation of leaders; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Endeavoring to inspire a passion for learning and
1-17     equip young Texans with the skills and knowledge necessary for
1-18     success is truly a commendable undertaking; during her three-year
1-19     tenure with Red Oak ISD, Cheryl Wixtrom earned a special place in
1-20     the hearts of many of her students and the respect and admiration
1-21     of her colleagues and friends, and she truly merits legislative
1-22     recognition for her most recent achievement; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby congratulate Cheryl Wixtrom on being named
 2-1     1999-2000 Teacher of the Year by the Red Oak Independent School
 2-2     District and extend sincere best wishes to her for continued
 2-3     success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Ms. Wixtrom as an expression of high regard by the
 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Pitts
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 87 was adopted by the House on March
         29, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House