H.R. No. 1733
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Debbie Shaddix is being honored by the Lake Houston
  Science Collaborative for Excellence in Science Teaching; and
         WHEREAS, A teacher in the New Caney Independent School
  District, Ms. Shaddix 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 record in designing and
  implementing exemplary educational development programs; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Shaddix prepared for her teaching career by
  studying at Sam Houston State University, Dallas Community College,
  Richland Community College, East Texas State University, and
  Hendrix College; she earned her bachelor's degree and is pursuing a
  master's degree; a member of the teaching profession for 18 years,
  she works with fifth grade students at Bens Branch Elementary
  School in Porter, which is under the leadership of principal Jackie
  Wimberly; and
         WHEREAS, During her involvement with the Lake Houston Science
  Collaborative, Ms. Shaddix has completed 144 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 Debbie Shaddix 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. Shaddix as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Dutton
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1733 was adopted by the House on May
  11, 2007, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House