SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in 
recognizing Denise Gordon, who is being honored at the Texas 
Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching 
"Honoring the Teachers" dinner on May 6, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence 
in Science Teaching are partnerships that bring together
The University of Texas at Austin Science Education Center, the 
Texas Education Agency, colleges and universities, business and 
industry, education service centers, and school districts; the 
collaboratives work together to support science education 
reform; and
	WHEREAS, The organization operates on the principle that 
institutions of higher education should be an integral part of 
the inservice and preservice support systems provided to science 
teachers to empower them to lead systemic reform in science 
education; and
	WHEREAS, The dinner on May 6 is in honor of the
science teachers of the region and is being sponsored by
The University of Texas at Arlington Regional Collaborative; and
	WHEREAS, An exceptionally resourceful and dedicated 
teacher, Denise Gordon is an enthusiastic educator whose 
skillful teaching methods inspire students to strive for 
excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Denise's wise counsel and encouragement foster
a positive classroom ambience and allow students to feel


self-confident in their studies and to engage in meaningful 
learning experiences in the field of science; and
	WHEREAS, Denise Gordon is a talented instructor and leader 
who instills in students a sense of pride and a lifelong love of 
learning; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby express appreciation
for Denise Gordon's exceptional contributions to the educational 
system of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Denise Gordon as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                          Harris, Brimer, Nelson




 
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                      Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



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   Secretary of the Senate