R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Kym Murray and her second-grade class at Huntsville
 1-2     Elementary School have been accorded a great honor with their
 1-3     receipt of the Reading Renaissance Model Classroom Level 1
 1-4     certification; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, This national award, presented by the School
 1-6     Renaissance Institute of Madison, Wisconsin, recognizes Ms. Murray
 1-7     and her class for their efforts in successfully using the Reading
 1-8     Renaissance methods to achieve marked improvements in student
 1-9     reading performances; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Working with teachers nationwide, the School
1-11     Renaissance Institute implements successful teaching strategies in
1-12     classrooms and promotes reading skills through a combination of
1-13     computer technology and extensive reading practice; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The program requires that students have at least 60
1-15     minutes of reading practice each day and that teachers spend
1-16     additional time working with individual pupils to meet recommended
1-17     standards for reading achievement; through dedication and hard
1-18     work, Ms. Murray and the students have exceeded expectations, and
1-19     the proud teacher now boasts that all her students read and
1-20     comprehend at higher levels; and
1-21           WHEREAS, In addition to Ms. Murray and her class being
1-22     recognized for this accomplishment, the school will receive a
1-23     merchandise certificate for $100 and a discount on educational
1-24     staff development opportunities; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Assisted by the methods of the School Renaissance
 2-2     Institute, Ms. Murray has imparted the joy of reading to her
 2-3     students, equipping them with the skills they need to fulfill their
 2-4     potential, and their excellence truly warrants special
 2-5     commendation; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby honor Huntsville Elementary School teacher Kym
 2-8     Murray and her second-grade class for receiving the Reading
 2-9     Renaissance Model Classroom Level 1 certification and extend to
2-10     them sincere best wishes for continued success in all their
2-11     endeavors; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-13     prepared for Ms. Murray and her class as an expression of high
2-14     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Ellis
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 329 was adopted by the House on March
         12, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House