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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 106
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Mary Rebekah Krsnak for earning a Milken Family 
Foundation National Educator Award; and
	WHEREAS, Mary Krsnak, a teacher at Versia Williams 
Elementary School in Fort Worth, is one of 100 exceptional 
educators in 46 states and one of two in Texas to be selected 
in 2002 to receive this prestigious honor, which includes an 
unrestricted financial award of $25,000; and
	WHEREAS, The criteria for selection are exceptional 
educational talent evidenced by outstanding instructional 
practices and accomplishments in the classroom, strong 
long-range potential for professional and policy leadership, 
and an inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, 
colleagues, and the community; and
	WHEREAS, The Milken Educator Awards Program has presented 
over $46 million in awards to nearly 2,000 recipients since its 
inception in 1985; a total of 16 educators from Texas have 
received the award since the state joined the program in 2000; 
and
	WHEREAS, The 2002 recipients and their spouses will be 
flown to Los Angeles for the annual Milken Family Foundation 
National Education Conference in April of 2003; for three days 
they will have an opportunity to share ideas and concerns 
regarding education with other distinguished educators and 
business and governmental leaders; and

	WHEREAS, As a teacher, Mary Krsnak sets high standards for 
her students and provides an environment conducive to learning; 
she is well known for her dependability, her professionalism, and 
the  positive influence she has on the lives of her students and 
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Mary Rebekah Krsnak for 
her outstanding achievements as an educator and extend 
congratulations to her for her selection as a recipient of a 
Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Brimer




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 10, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate