79S31723 BJM-D

By:  Isett                                                      H.C.R. No. 41 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Nancy Schunke of Lubbock ISD has been accorded a 
great honor with her receipt of a 2005 Presidential Award for 
Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching; and
	WHEREAS, The nation's most prestigious prize for math and 
science educators, this award pays tribute to outstanding teachers, 
recognizing them for their contributions in the classroom and to 
the profession; Ms. Schunke is one of only two teachers in Texas 
selected for this year's honor and, like the other honorees, she 
will receive a $10,000 grant from the National Science Foundation; 
and
	WHEREAS, This talented educator was nominated for the award 
by faculty members at Texas Tech University for her instrumental 
work in developing the school's Pre-College Engineering Academy and 
a LEGO robotics workshop to be used in the program; in addition, she 
aligned components of the groundbreaking academy with the Texas 
Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum requirements and 
assisted in the creation of a pre-engineering resource guide for 
her fellow teachers; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Dunbar Math and Science Academy 
faculty, where she is a teacher of science and engineering for 
sixth, seventh, and eighth grades as well as a magnet program 
specialist, Ms. Schunke has previously been named 2005-2006 Teacher 
of the Year by The Lubbock Avalanche Journal; and
	WHEREAS, Nancy Schunke has brought great honor to her school 
and to her community with her receipt of this important award, and 
the State of Texas is indeed fortunate to have educators like her 
preparing young Texans for the future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Nancy Schunke on winning a 
2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching and extend to her best wishes for continued success; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Schunke as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.