H.R. No. 605R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Anne Hayden of Conroe, a teacher at Oak Ridge High School, has achieved great success as an educator and her exceptional efforts have earned her a Texas Excellence Award for Outstanding Teachers; and WHEREAS, Texans place great value on the importance of education, for the future of the Lone Star State lies in the hands of our children, who must be fully equipped with the skills needed to successfully meet future challenges; and WHEREAS, Such success would not be possible without the commitment and enthusiasm exhibited by educators like Anne Hayden, who received the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Teaching Award; nominated by the principal of Oak Ridge High School, this notable woman was selected from a large and talented field of entrants, and her receipt of this prestigious honor entitled her to a $1,250 award, a bronze sculpture, and a new computer; and WHEREAS, The Texas Excellence Award program is jointly presented by The University of Texas at Austin College of Education and the alumni association, the Texas Exes; Anne Hayden has made a lasting difference, earning the respect and admiration of countless students and colleagues, and her valuable efforts have made her a truly worthy recipient of this honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Anne Hayden of Conroe on earning the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Teaching Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Hayden as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Eissler ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 605 was adopted by the House on April 1, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House