By Pitts                                               H.R. No. 135
         77R4728 MJS-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Isaiah Moreland, Jr., has received a 1999-2000
 1-2     Waxahachie ISD Teacher of the Year award, and this noteworthy
 1-3     distinction truly merits special praise; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The accolade recognizes teachers who strive for
 1-5     excellence and achievement in the classroom while continuing to
 1-6     meet the demanding needs of each of their students; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Born in Mount Enterprise, Texas, Mr. Moreland
 1-8     attended Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Dallas and earned a
 1-9     bachelor's degree at East Texas State University in 1973; and
1-10           WHEREAS, He began his educational career at Wilemon Junior
1-11     High School before taking a position at the high school level;
1-12     today, he is a valued and vital member of the Waxahachie Learning
1-13     Center faculty and also frequently teaches summer school; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Moreland has played an integral role in helping
1-15     to create an enriching and rewarding learning environment that is
1-16     preparing many young Texans to meet the challenges and
1-17     opportunities that lie ahead; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Throughout his outstanding tenure, he has been a
1-19     devoted educator and role model for his students and fellow faculty
1-20     members; with his diligence, commitment, and leadership,
1-21     Mr. Moreland has proven himself most deserving of this significant
1-22     honor; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby commend Isaiah Moreland, Jr., on being named
 2-1     1999-2000 Waxahachie ISD Teacher of the Year at the Waxahachie
 2-2     Learning Center and extend to him sincere best wishes for success
 2-3     and happiness in his future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Mr. Moreland as an expression of high regard by the
 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.