H.R. No. 1700
 
R E S O L U T I O N
       WHEREAS, Tabitha Madrid is being honored by the Lake Houston
Science Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching; and
       WHEREAS, A teacher in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston,
Ms. Madrid is dedicated to providing inspired instruction to her
students and has furthered her skills through participation in the
Lake Houston Science Collaborative; and
       WHEREAS, The Lake Houston organization is one of the Texas
Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics
Teaching, which provides professional development to K-12
educators throughout the state; drawing together institutions of
higher education, the Texas Education Agency, education service
centers, school districts, and business organizations, these
partnerships have established an excellent track record in
designing and implementing exemplary educational development
programs; and
       WHEREAS, Ms. Madrid prepared for her teaching career by
earning a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Texas
A&M University, where she graduated magna cum laude; a member of the
teaching profession for five years, she works with first grade
students at St. Mary Magdalene School in Humble, which is under the
leadership of principal Jean Johnson; and
       WHEREAS, During her involvement with the Lake Houston Science
Collaborative, Ms. Madrid has completed 115 hours of service and
training and become proficient in a range of instructional models,
materials, and best practices; by taking part in this intensive
program, she has enhanced her abilities as an educator, which will
allow her to become an even more effective mentor to her students;
now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Tabitha Madrid on being named an
honoree of the Lake Houston Science Collaborative for Excellence in
Science Teaching and extend to her best wishes for continued
success with her important work; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Madrid as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House     
       I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was adopted by the House on May
11, 2007, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House