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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, George R. Wollman, a teacher at King High School in |
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Corpus Christi, has been named a local Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year |
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for 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Wollman was selected to receive this prestigious |
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award on the strength of his proven dedication as a mentor, |
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motivator, and innovator in education, as well as his ability to |
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make learning exciting and fun; his nomination noted the |
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appreciation students have for their experiences in learning about |
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the planets and solar system; and |
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WHEREAS, The Teacher of the Year program honors outstanding |
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teachers throughout the United States and is contributing $7,000 to |
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Corpus Christi area schools, $437,000 in the state of Texas, and |
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$4.9 million nationwide; in receiving this accolade, Mr. Wollman |
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has secured a $1,000 educational grant for his school and become |
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eligible to compete for state and national teacher of the year |
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awards; and |
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WHEREAS, A teacher who has earned the lasting respect of |
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students and peers alike, Mr. Wollman is indeed deserving of |
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commendation for his many exceptional achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate George R. |
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Wollman on his receipt of a 2006 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award |
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and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Wollman as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 697 was adopted by the House on May |
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15, 2006, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |