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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-4     recognize Bill Johnson, principal of Crowley High School in
 1-5     Crowley, Texas, who has been chosen as one of this year's
 1-6     recipients of the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National
 1-7     Educator Awards; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Established in 1985, the Milken Foundation aims
 1-9     to honor outstanding and talented educators; the Milken Family
1-10     Foundation National Educator Awards has become the largest
1-11     teacher recognition program in the United States; and
1-12           WHEREAS, This year marks the first time Texas has
1-13     participated in the Milken Educator Awards; Crowley High School
1-14     Principal Bill Johnson, along with eight teachers and one
1-15     guidance counselor, were the first Texas educators to receive
1-16     this esteemed honor; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Under Bill's leadership, Crowley High has become
1-18     one of the premier schools in Texas, receiving the Governor's
1-19     Successful School Award for five consecutive years, from 1996
1-20     through 2000; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Those who work as educators perform a vital service
1-22     for the state, ensuring that young Texans have the knowledge and
 2-1     skills for the future; Bill is a consummate professional, and his
 2-2     dedicated efforts have helped thousands of young people; he is
 2-3     truly worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Bill Johnson on being
 2-6     a recipient of this year's Milken Family Foundation National
 2-7     Educator Award; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-9     Principal Johnson as an expression of the highest regard of the
2-10     Texas Senate.
2-11                                                                Moncrief
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2-13                                          President of the Senate
2-14                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-16                                  on January 22, 2001.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate