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79R11139 MDM-D

By:  Hamilton                                                     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.