1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 168 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is extremely proud 1-4 to join the citizens of San Antonio in recognizing Linda DeMino 1-5 for her selection as the Texas Education Agency's 2000-2001 Texas 1-6 Elementary Teacher of the Year; and 1-7 WHEREAS, By virtue of her selection, Linda DeMino brings a 1-8 tremendous sense of pride to the Howard Early Childhood Center 1-9 and her students; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A special education teacher in the Alamo Heights 1-11 Independent School District, Linda DeMino has earned the 1-12 admiration and esteem of her colleagues through her dedication 1-13 and excellent teaching methods; surrounding her students with 1-14 fairness, firmness, and love, she has been able to instill in 1-15 them a desire to achieve their highest potential; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The inspiring and gifted educator became 1-17 interested in working with disabled children after volunteering 1-18 to work at the Special Olympics as a senior in high school; she 1-19 earned a bachelor's degree in generic special education and a 1-20 master's degree in autism and emotional disturbance from 1-21 The University of Texas at San Antonio; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Linda DeMino has improved the quality of life and 2-1 educational opportunities for special needs children; she 2-2 believes that all students have the ability and desire to learn 2-3 and that unlocking their potential will illuminate their way and 2-4 make the difference; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Held in the highest regard by her colleagues for 2-6 her ability to transform the lives and futures of countless young 2-7 people, Linda DeMino is truly deserving of the honor bestowed on 2-8 her; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Linda DeMino on being 2-11 selected the Texas Education Agency's 2000-2001 Texas Elementary 2-12 Teacher of the Year and extend best wishes for the future; and, 2-13 be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 the distinguished educator as an expression of esteem from 2-16 the Texas Senate. 2-17 Van de Putte 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on February 5, 2001. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate