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 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