SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1195

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rachelle Grace, who has been named the recipient of an H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the Leadership category for secondary schools; and

WHEREAS, Head of the English and advanced placement programs at McAllen Memorial High School, Rachelle Grace has worked diligently throughout her career to arm her students with the skills necessary to compete and thrive in today's complex and interconnected world; to that end, she has endeavored to integrate technology into the classroom as much as possible; and

WHEREAS, She is also the local director for Teach for America, a program that places recent college graduates into schools in economically disadvantaged areas; and

WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of her students, she has given generously of her time and talent to help them with their work, and she has instilled in them a sense of pride and a lifelong love of learning; and

WHEREAS, She is truly deserving of recognition for her many outstanding achievements and her dedication to her students and her profession; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Rachelle Grace on her commitment to her students and extend to her congratulations on receiving the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the Leadership category for secondary schools; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate