H.R. No. 1098



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Janet Dobbs has been named the Spring Branch 
Independent School District's 2003 Secondary School Teacher of the 
Year, and this achievement truly warrants special legislative 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Dobbs graduated from Lamar University with a 
bachelor's degree in psychology and mathematics, and she earned her 
master's degree in educational psychology from the University of 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, A mathematics teacher at Northbrook Middle School, 
Ms. Dobbs endeavors to challenge the minds of her young charges 
while demonstrating how learning can be fun and rewarding; as a 
result, the students in her class have outstanding test scores and 
few discipline problems; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Dobbs was awarded the Teacher of the Year 
accolade on April 29, 2003, at the annual Spring Branch ISD Service 
Awards/Teacher of the Year Reception, held at the Westchester 
Academy for International Studies; with this special recognition, 
Ms. Dobbs receives a special golden apple award, a $2,000 
professional growth stipend, and awards and gifts provided by 
various community partners; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating the highest ideals in the noble 
profession of education, Ms. Dobbs is a source of tremendous pride 
to her school district and a treasured mentor to her students, and 
it is pleasure to recognize her at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Janet Dobbs on her selection as the 
Spring Branch ISD 2003 Secondary School Teacher of the Year and 
extend to her best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Dobbs as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Bohac

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1098 was adopted by the House on May 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House