SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1043

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Linda K. Ahrens for her 24 years of outstanding service 
in the field of education in Kerrville; and

	WHEREAS, Linda is an eighth-grade United States history 
teacher at Hal Peterson Middle School in the Kerrville 
Independent School District, where she has taught for the last
21 years; she will be retiring next year; and

	WHEREAS, Linda is noted for bringing history to life for 
her students by including in her lessons the human interest 
stories of the past, such as that of King Henry VIII and his six 
wives; this year, her students' scores on the Texas Assessment of 
Knowledge and Skills tests were higher than the state average in 
social studies; and

	WHEREAS, Linda is an exemplary teacher, and her students 
greatly benefit from her skillful teaching methods, her sincere 
concern for the individual, and her wise counsel and 
encouragement; and

	WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Linda 
instills in her students an appreciation for hard work and a love 
of challenge and learning; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Linda K. Ahrens for her many 
contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend to 
her best wishes for the future; 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.
                                                                          Fraser




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 1, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate