82R28786 BPG-D

By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 2197

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Helen Bradley of the Irving Independent School District was one of only 12 educators across the Lone Star State to be recognized with a 2010-2011 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award from Humanities Texas; and

WHEREAS, Since 1976, Ms. Bradley has been a member of the social studies faculty at Chester W. Nimitz High School, teaching history and government to 9th through 12th grades; she introduced advanced placement U.S. history to the school in 1985 and has served as AP teacher liaison, and she has taught classes at North Lake College as well; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Dallas, Ms. Bradley earned a master's degree in secondary education from the University of North Texas; she has served Irving ISD as a member of its curriculum and assessment writing committees as well as in other leadership roles, and she is a member of such professional associations as Kappa Delta Pi, Mu Omicron, and the National Council for the Social Studies; twice selected Nimitz Teacher of the Year, she also recently received the University of Dallas Outstanding Alumni Award, the Texas State Historical Association Winfrey Award, and the Texas Council for the Social Studies Secondary Teacher of the Year award; and

WHEREAS, Helen Bradley embodies the spirit of service and the commitment and creativity that are the hallmarks of a good teacher, and she has greatly enriched the lives of countless young Texans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Helen Bradley on her receipt of an Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award 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. Bradley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.