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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
 1-3           WHEREAS, Matilda Meador has received the Milken Family
 1-4     Foundation National Educator Award, and this significant
 1-5     accomplishment is truly worthy of special recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A teacher at Nichols Junior High School in
 1-7     Arlington, Matilda Meador was one of only 10 educators from
 1-8     the State of Texas to be accorded this prestigious honor; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Her impressive record of service speaks volumes
1-10     about her devotion to her profession; applying skills she acquired
1-11     while working in the business sector, Matilda Meador has made
1-12     immeasurable contributions as an instructional specialist, mentor
1-13     teacher, and member of both the site-based decision making team
1-14     and the district-wide textbook committee; and
1-15           WHEREAS, While serving as chair of the school's mathematics
1-16     department, Matilda Meador has developed and implemented many
1-17     innovative teaching methods that have helped students improve
1-18     their overall scores and comprehension of the material; in
1-19     addition, she follows and adheres to the Texas Assessment of
1-20     Academic Skills (TAAS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
1-21     (TEKS) objectives; and
1-22           WHEREAS, This outstanding educator demonstrates her
 2-1     commitment to her students in other ways; one memorable event
 2-2     is her annual Christmas dinner, where she teaches students social
 2-3     skills and proper etiquette in a semi-formal setting; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, The Lone Star State has reaped the benefits of
 2-5     Matilda Meador's immense abilities and experience, and it is most
 2-6     appropriate to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Matilda Meador on being
 2-9     named a Milken Family Foundation National Educator and extend
2-10     to her sincere best wishes for success and happiness in her
2-11     future endeavors; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-13     prepared for Matilda Meador as an expression of high regard
2-14     from the Texas Senate.
2-15                                                                  Harris
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2-17                                          President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on January 16, 2001.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate