80R15097 BJM-D
 
  By: Bolton H.R. No. 1711
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Debra Hurst of Joe Dan Mills Elementary School in
  Austin has been named a finalist in the Lifetime Achievement
  category of the 2007 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards; and
         WHEREAS, Created in cooperation with the Texas Association of
  School Administrators, the awards program recognizes the
  contributions of outstanding teachers and administrators in public
  schools throughout the state; and
         WHEREAS, More than 2,000 applicants were considered for this
  year's awards, including the Lifetime Achievement award, which
  salutes educators with more than 20 years of experience; and
         WHEREAS, Her selection as a finalist is a testament to Ms.
  Hurst's dedication to the children of the Lone Star State and her
  proven ability to motivate, mentor, and provide innovative and
  exciting instruction; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout her years of service as a teacher, Ms.
  Hurst has inspired countless young students, and she has truly
  enriched the lives of innumerable Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Debra Hurst on being named a
  finalist for the 2007 H-E-B Excellence in Education Lifetime
  Achievement Award and extend to her best wishes for the future; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Hurst as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.