R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Julie Ballard on being named 1999-2000 Teacher of the
 1-3     Year for Marvin Elementary School by the Waxahachie Independent
 1-4     School District; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The award acknowledges teachers who are creative and
 1-6     successful with students, have excellent classroom organizational
 1-7     skills, present subject matter in meaningful ways, promote positive
 1-8     learning environments for all students, and work well with
 1-9     colleagues, parents, and the community, and Ms. Ballard truly meets
1-10     each of these criteria; and
1-11           WHEREAS, A graduate of Waxahachie schools, Ms. Ballard earned
1-12     a bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies, with
1-13     specialization in early childhood development, from Stephen F.
1-14     Austin State University; and
1-15           WHEREAS, She is a staff member at the Marvin Elementary
1-16     School kindergarten campus and is in her seventh year teaching at
1-17     that level; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Julie Ballard exemplifies the highest standards of
1-19     the teaching profession, and she is indeed worthy of special
1-20     recognition for her continued commitment to educational excellence;
1-21     now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby congratulate Julie Ballard on her receipt of a
1-24     1999-2000 Waxahachie ISD Teacher of the Year award and extend to
 2-1     her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
 2-2     be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-4     prepared for Ms. Ballard as an expression of high regard by the
 2-5     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Pitts
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 114 was adopted by the House on March
         29, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House