R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Bonnie Bliss McRae on her selection as 1999-2000
 1-3     Teacher of the Year for Dunaway Elementary School by the Waxahachie
 1-4     Independent School District (ISD); and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mrs. Bliss McRae was recognized for her creativity
 1-6     and excellent classroom management skills as well as for creating a
 1-7     positive learning environment for all her students and fostering
 1-8     productive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, parents,
 1-9     and the community; and
1-10           WHEREAS, She earned a bachelor of science degree in 1975 from
1-11     Texas A&M University--Kingsville and a master of science degree in
1-12     1991 from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi; she received her
1-13     teaching certification in 1974, has attained temporary
1-14     mid-management certification through 2005, and is pursuing
1-15     principalship certification by taking graduate courses through
1-16     Texas A&M University--Commerce; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Currently a research and development coordinator for
1-18     the Waxahachie ISD, this respected educator has taught primary
1-19     students and served in key administrative posts in several Texas
1-20     districts over the course of her career; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Bonnie Bliss McRae exemplifies the highest standards
1-22     of the teaching profession, and she is indeed worthy of special
1-23     recognition for her continued commitment to educational excellence;
1-24     now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Bonnie Bliss McRae on her receipt
 2-3     of the 1999-2000 Waxahachie ISD Teacher of the Year Award for
 2-4     Dunaway Elementary School and extend to her sincere best wishes for
 2-5     continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mrs. Bliss McRae as an expression of high regard by
 2-8     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Pitts
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on March
         29, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House