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H.R. No. 1037
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Wayne Prouse of Orange County has demonstrated an
impressive commitment to education in his region, and it is indeed
appropriate that he be recognized for his contributions as an
educator and historian; and
WHEREAS, Named Teacher of the Year for Orange County by the
Orange Leader, he retired in 2000 at the conclusion of an
outstanding career in education that spanned 35 years in
Orangefield and with St. Mary Catholic School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Prouse headed the history department at
Orangefield Junior High School and ably served his colleagues in
several additional leadership posts, including as president of the
Orange County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association, the
Orangefield Classroom Teachers' Association, and the Orange County
Retired Teachers' Association; and
WHEREAS, An award-winning photographer, he contributed his
impressive skills with a camera to the Orange Leader on a freelance
basis and today continues his pursuit of photography as a hobby, as
he does horseshoe pitching, an interest that has led him to
participate in tournaments throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Prouse has indulged his passion for history by
participating in Civil War reenactments as well as by serving in
various offices of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Prouse is an outstanding Texan who has helped
to make history come alive for his many students, and it is a
pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Wayne Prouse for his exceptional
contributions in behalf of his fellow Texans and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Prouse as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hamilton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1037 was adopted by the House on April
21, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House