H.R. No. 696



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Nancy Vera, a teacher at Wynne Seal Middle School in 
Corpus Christi, has been named a local Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year 
for 2006; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Vera was selected to receive this prestigious 
award on the strength of her proven dedication as a mentor, 
motivator, and innovator in education, as well as her ability to 
make learning exciting and fun; her nomination noted her devotion 
to helping students succeed in education and life by establishing 
the "Coca Café," which offered young people a place to excel in 
reading and seek advice with school opportunities; and
	WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year program honors outstanding 
teachers throughout the United States and is contributing $7,000 to 
Corpus Christi area schools, $437,000 in the state of Texas, and 
$4.9 million nationwide; in receiving this accolade, Ms. Vera has 
secured a $1,000 educational grant for her school and become 
eligible to compete for state and national teacher of the year 
awards; and
	WHEREAS, A teacher who has earned the lasting respect of 
students and peers alike, Ms. Vera is indeed deserving of 
commendation for her many exceptional achievements; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Nancy Vera on 
her receipt of a 2006 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award 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. Vera as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Herrero

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 696 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House