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By: Goolsby 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.