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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that requires character, |
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commitment, and passion, and Janie Harris of Baytown demonstrated |
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these qualities in abundance throughout her remarkable 37-year |
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career; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Ms. Harris |
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earned her degree from Sam Houston State University and returned to |
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her home in Baytown to begin teaching; and |
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WHEREAS, She dedicated 23 years to the students of James |
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Bowie Elementary School, and her notable efforts earned her |
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recognition as that institution's 2006 Teacher of the Year, as well |
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as a 2006 Teaching Excellence Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Harris also supervised and trained a number of |
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new teachers through the years, and her work as an educator, role |
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model, and mentor continues to resonate in the lives of countless |
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Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Janie Harris has exemplified the highest ideals of |
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her profession over the course of her service, fostering a |
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supportive and stimulating educational environment while working |
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to equip students with a sound academic foundation on which to |
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build; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Janie Harris for her outstanding career in |
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education and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Harris as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Smith of Harris |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2145 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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