81R32225 JNC-D
 
  By: Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 234
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Julie Ballew was nominated as the Clear Creek
  Independent School District 2008-2009 Elementary Teacher of the
  Year; and
         WHEREAS, Nominees for the prestigious Teacher of the Year
  awards are chosen on the basis of teaching style, ability to engage
  children, leadership on campus, collaboration with coworkers, and
  communication with parents; and
         WHEREAS, A third-grade teacher at Landolt Elementary School,
  Ms. Ballew inspires a love of learning in her students that places
  them on the path to a bright and rewarding future; and
         WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious
  resource, and a quality education is vital in order for our young
  people to become successful adults; Ms. Ballew exemplifies the
  qualities that make a truly great teacher, and she indeed merits
  special recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby congratulate Julie Ballew on being nominated as the Clear
  Creek Independent School District 2008-2009 Elementary Teacher of
  the Year and extend to her best wishes for continued success; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Ballew as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives and Senate.