By Pitts H.R. No. 129 77R4731 MMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Tami Eason has been selected as a 1999-2000 Teacher 1-2 of the Year in the Waxahachie Independent School District and this 1-3 honor is indeed deserving of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, At the time she received this award, Mrs. Eason was 1-5 serving as a reading teacher, head of the department of special 1-6 education, and faculty-volunteer coordinator at Turner Middle 1-7 School; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Teachers of the Year are voted on by the staff at 1-9 each campus; in making their choice, Mrs. Eason's colleagues were 1-10 deeply impressed by her creation of a positive learning 1-11 environment, creative teaching strategies, ability to engage 1-12 students with different learning styles, and skillful control of 1-13 the classroom; and 1-14 WHEREAS, These colleagues also appreciated the responsible 1-15 and cooperative spirit that Mrs. Eason brought to her collaboration 1-16 with associates, parents, and members of the community, an attitude 1-17 that fosters trust and respect and benefits both her students and 1-18 the school as a whole; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A graduate of Huntsville High School and of Sam 1-20 Houston State University, this gifted instructor is currently 1-21 pursuing a master's degree in counseling at Texas A&M 1-22 University--Commerce; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious 1-24 resource, and a quality education is vital for our young people to 2-1 achieve their full potential; Tami Eason's contributions as an 2-2 educator have been of inestimable value, and she is truly deserving 2-3 of commendation for her diligence and commitment to excellence in 2-4 this demanding profession; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Tami Eason on her selection as 2-7 Waxahachie ISD 1999-2000 Teacher of the Year at Turner Middle 2-8 School and extend to her sincere best wishes for happiness and 2-9 success in her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Mrs. Eason as an expression of high regard by the 2-12 Texas House of Representatives.