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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 580
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
in recognizing Vania Folegatti, who is being honored at the
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching
"Honoring the Teachers" dinner on May 1, 2003; 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 1 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, Vania Folegatti is an enthusiastic educator whose
skillful teaching methods inspire students to strive for
excellence; and
WHEREAS, Vania'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, Vania Folegatti 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, hereby commend Vania Folegatti for contributing
with dedication and expertise to the educational system of Texas;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Vania Folegatti as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate