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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 737
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
 1-4     in recognizing Charlene Lowe for her selection as the Regular
 1-5     Educator of the Year by the Texas Council of Administrators of
 1-6     Special Education, Incorporated; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors a teacher who has
 1-8     devoted extra time and energy to providing services to students
 1-9     with disabilities; the Texas Council of Administrators of Special
1-10     Education, Incorporated, represents approximately 800 members who
1-11     are dedicated to serving students with disabilities by overseeing
1-12     the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education
1-13     Act; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Charlene Lowe is a third-grade teacher at Livingston
1-15     Elementary School; her class is comprised of regular and special
1-16     education students, as well as gifted, at-risk, and 504 students;
1-17     she works closely with the LIFE SKILLS Program teachers and
1-18     requests that LIFE students be included in her classroom routine;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, Charlene works regularly with other teachers,
1-21     parents, administrators, and community leaders to determine
1-22     assessment, programming, and activities for her students; she
 2-1     individualizes her curriculum and gives each student the attention
 2-2     he or she needs; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated teacher,
 2-4     Charlene Lowe is an enthusiastic educator who has distinguished
 2-5     herself in her profession; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Charlene's students greatly benefit from her
 2-7     skillful teaching methods, her sincere concern for the individual,
 2-8     and her wise counsel and encouragement; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     77th Legislature, hereby commend Charlene Lowe for her
2-11     exemplary contributions to the educational system of Texas
2-12     and extend best wishes to her for many rewarding years ahead;
2-13     and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-15     her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-16                                                                 Staples
2-17                                  ______________________________________
2-18                                          President of the Senate
2-19                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-20                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-21                                  on April 11, 2001.
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-24                                  ______________________________________
2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate