H.R. No. 2895

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Toni Wellhausen has demonstrated the importance of participation in the legislative process through her advocacy of enriched natural science instruction for Texas schoolchildren; and

WHEREAS, A fifth-grade teacher at Ortiz Elementary School in Abilene, Ms. Wellhausen supported the passage of House Bill 1700, which called for the State Board of Education to develop a nature science curriculum with the Outdoor School at Texas Tech University Center at Junction, the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Center of Texas Tech University, and South Llano River State Park; and

WHEREAS, She attended both house and senate committee hearings on the legislation, and her enthusiasm and heartfelt desire to expand the learning horizon for young minds was evident in the articulate and informed testimony she offered in behalf of House Bill 1700; and

WHEREAS, Thanks in part to her contributions, the bill was passed unanimously through committee and both chambers of the Texas Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Wellhausen's constructive educational activism provides an inspiring model for all Texas teachers, and her outstanding efforts will undoubtedly benefit young Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend Toni Wellhausen for her participation in the legislative process and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Wellhausen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

King of Taylor

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2895 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House