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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Beckie Driver has made a positive difference in the |
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lives of Houston residents for more than a quarter of a century |
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through her work in the field of adult education; and |
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WHEREAS, During the course of her exemplary career, Ms. |
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Driver has taught classes and served as a manager for other |
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teachers; in these roles, she has assisted thousands of students in |
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such programs as English as a second language, adult basic |
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education, and general educational development; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Driver is currently the manager of the |
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Sharpstown Learning Center of the Houston READ Commission, a |
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nonprofit literacy organization; she manages a staff of 10 |
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instructors, as well as volunteers and community workers, who serve |
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some 300 adults a day; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding educator's dedication, |
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professionalism, and commitment to excellence have inspired her |
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coworkers and students alike, and she may indeed take great pride in |
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the notable contribution she has made by helping area Texans; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Beckie Driver for more than 25 years of |
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exceptional work in adult education and extend to her sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Driver as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |