78R14149 JH-D

By:  Rodriguez                                                    H.R. No. 987



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Neelam Davé Kulkarni has been named Pleasant Hill 
Elementary School Teacher of the Year for 2002-2003; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Kulkarni 
earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in 
curriculum and instruction from The University of Texas at Austin 
in 1996 and 2002, respectively; and
	WHEREAS, She taught in the Fort Bend and Alief school 
districts before joining the staff of Austin Independent School 
District three years ago, and she has won the respect and admiration 
of colleagues, students, and parents alike for her obvious love of 
children and tireless devotion to her profession; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Kulkarni's recent accomplishments include 
serving as a mentor to other teachers, giving a presentation during 
Capitol City Writes Training, and consulting with the Texas 
Education Agency about her writing instruction techniques; she is 
also credited with developing a popular spelling bee program; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding educator exemplifies the best in 
her noble profession, and it is a pleasure to recognize Mrs. 
Kulkarni at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Neelam Davé Kulkarni on being named 
2002-2003 Teacher of the Year for Pleasant Hill Elementary School 
and extend to her sincere  best wishes for success and happiness in 
the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Kulkarni as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.