H.R. No. 437



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious 
resource, and those dedicated professionals who seek to nurture and 
educate tomorrow's leaders indeed merit our admiration and 
gratitude; and
	WHEREAS, Janet McAfee Scott is one such individual, and her 
commitment to excellence in education is evidenced by her 
outstanding teaching career that has spanned more than a 
quarter-century; and
	WHEREAS, After 15 years of exemplary service at Benjamin 
Franklin Middle School in the Dallas Independent School District, 
Ms. Scott is stepping down from her position as a teacher and math 
team coach, and this occasion presents a fitting opportunity to 
reflect on her myriad achievements in her field; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Scott began working for Franklin Middle School 
in 1990, and has taught pre-advanced placement mathematics, 
geometry, algebra, and advanced math topics; in her role as math 
team coach, she has consistently led her students to success in the 
district's Mathematics Olympiad and state competitions; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Terrell to Louise and Bill McAfee, this 
noteworthy Texan earned her bachelor's degree in elementary 
education from The University of Texas at Austin and her teaching 
certificate and master's degree in mathematics from Texas Woman's 
University; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to her duties at Franklin Middle School, 
Ms. Scott has taught pre-advanced placement mathematics, geometry, 
and algebra at Hillcrest High School, where she has also served as a 
math team coach; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Scott is a respected member of various 
professional organizations, including the Mathematics Association 
of America and the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association, for 
which she has served as middle school director and coordinator of 
its annual contest; she is also the founder of the William C. McAfee 
Mathematics Excellence Foundation at Texas A&M University-Commerce 
and a summer math camp for girls at Southern Methodist University; 
and
	WHEREAS, No stranger to honors, Ms. Scott has received 
numerous accolades, including the Edyth May Sliffe Award for 
distinguished teaching in junior high school mathematics, the 
Honorary Life Membership Award from the Texas Congress of Parents 
and Teachers, and inclusion in Who's Who Among America's Teachers; 
the first teacher invited to serve on the State MathCounts 
committee, she is also the recipient of an innovative teaching 
grant from Stanford University; and
	WHEREAS, On her departure from Franklin Middle School, Ms. 
Scott begins a new chapter in her career as a teacher, and with the 
support of her loving son, Greg, and her grandchild, River, she will 
undoubtedly bring her characteristic energy and enthusiasm to her 
new position as a mathematics instructor at Parish Episcopal 
School; and
	WHEREAS, Janet Scott's impressive skill as an educator and 
her passionate commitment to the needs of her students are truly 
outstanding, and her dedication, creativity, and encouragement 
will long continue to inspire all who know her; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Janet McAfee Scott 
for her exceptional tenure at Benjamin Franklin Middle School and 
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Scott as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Goolsby

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 437 was adopted by the House on July 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House