By Pitts H.R. No. 131 77R4725 MDM-D 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.