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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Toni Wellhausen has demonstrated the importance of |
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participation in the legislative process through her advocacy of |
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enriched natural science instruction for Texas schoolchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A fifth-grade teacher at Ortiz Elementary School in |
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Abilene, Ms. Wellhausen supported the passage of House Bill 1700, |
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which called for the State Board of Education to develop a nature |
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science curriculum with the Outdoor School at Texas Tech University |
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Center at Junction, the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and |
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Math (T-STEM) Center of Texas Tech University, and South Llano |
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River State Park; and |
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WHEREAS, She attended both house and senate committee |
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hearings on the legislation, and her enthusiasm and heartfelt |
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desire to expand the learning horizon for young minds was evident in |
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the articulate and informed testimony she offered in behalf of |
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House Bill 1700; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks in part to her contributions, the bill was |
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passed unanimously through committee and both chambers of the Texas |
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Legislature; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Wellhausen's constructive educational activism |
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provides an inspiring model for all Texas teachers, and her |
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outstanding efforts will undoubtedly benefit young Texans for years |
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to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Toni Wellhausen for her participation in |
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the legislative process and extend to her sincere best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Wellhausen as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |