H.R. No. 2103

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Amy Hobbie has been selected as the 2008-2009 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Association of Texas Professional Educators; and

WHEREAS, This accolade pays tribute to teachers who use innovative methods in the classroom and demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their students; a truly deserving recipient, Ms. Hobbie is a history instructor at the Crowley Learning Center, where she is respected for her efforts to reach students of all learning abilities; she employs a variety of original approaches, including roundtable discussions and model-building; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hobbie was inspired to become an educator during her years as a member of the PTA; volunteering in the classrooms of her twin sons, she realized that she could be of even greater service to area schoolchildren as a teacher; and

WHEREAS, Amy Hobbie has since contributed to the Crowley Learning Center with leadership, compassion, and creativity, and she stands as an inspiring example of how one person's commitment to the education of young people can make a positive and lasting difference to the community as a whole; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Amy Hobbie on her selection as the 2008-2009 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Association of Texas Professional Educators and extend to her sincere 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. Hobbie as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Turner of Tarrant

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2103 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House