79R20290 BJM-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 2308



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Steve Rice has been named Teacher of the Year for 
2005 by both the Eagle Academy of Tyler and the Tyler Rotary Club; 
and
	WHEREAS, These prestigious awards stand as testaments to Mr. 
Rice's genuine concern for his students, as well as his ability to 
promote a positive and inspiring learning environment and to work 
well with colleagues, parents, and the community; and
	WHEREAS, A U.S. Air Force veteran of Operation Desert Storm 
and alumnus of The University of Texas at Tyler, Mr. Rice has ably 
served the academy since 1999 when he joined the staff as a 
teacher's aide; currently a special education teacher and 
department chair, he has enjoyed an exemplary tenure with the 
school and has earned two previous Teacher of the Year awards; and
	WHEREAS, Those individuals who dedicate their time and 
talents to the education of our children are truly deserving of 
every Texan's respect and gratitude, and through his commitment to 
his students, Steve Rice has made a firm investment in the future of 
his community and of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Steve Rice on being named Teacher 
of the Year for 2005 by the Eagle Academy of Tyler and the Tyler 
Rotary Club and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Rice as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.