79S31719(15) MW-D

By:  Castro                                                       H.R. No. 569


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rhonda Pratka, a teacher at Fabra Elementary School in the Boerne ISD, has been selected as a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University; and WHEREAS, The prestigious Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching awards recognize educators for their outstanding classroom performance as well as their leadership as members of their profession and community; and WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious resource, and their receipt of a quality education is essential if they are to become successful adults; Ms. Pratka has demonstrated the drive and determination that inspire and motivate students and help them to move forward on the path to a bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Rhonda Pratka of Fabra Elementary School in the Boerne ISD on being named a finalist for the 2006 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Trinity University and extend to this outstanding educator best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Pratka as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.