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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Houston teacher Frank W. Ward, Jr., has received a |
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2006 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the most prestigious educational honors in |
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the nation, the Milken National Educator Award pays tribute to |
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individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional talent for |
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teaching as evidenced by their outstanding instruction, the success |
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of their students, and their accomplishments beyond the classroom; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ward is a graduate of Texas A&M University and |
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the University of St. Thomas, where he earned a master's degree in |
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education and an administrative certification; he has taught at |
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Kashmere Gardens Elementary School since 1999; and |
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WHEREAS, In fulfilling the duties of his noble calling, Mr. |
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Ward sets a sterling example of excellence to which all educators |
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may aspire, and his efforts on behalf of the youth of the Lone Star |
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State have set many on the path to a bright and rewarding future; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Frank W. Ward, Jr., on his receipt |
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of a 2006 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award and |
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extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Ward as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |