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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1205
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Paul Foerster, who is retiring after 50 years of |
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exceptional service as a teacher of mathematics at Alamo Heights |
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High School in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1957 engineering graduate of The University of |
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Texas at Austin, Mr. Foerster entered the field of education as a |
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part-time tutor while working for the United States Navy Nuclear |
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Propulsion Program; he discovered the moment when a student |
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finally grasped a complex concept to be extremely fulfilling and |
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made the decision to become a full-time educator; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Foerster's students have benefited greatly |
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from his skillful teaching methods, which include making up his |
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own problems and examples that relate to the real world and |
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combining a lecture format with collaborative group work in the |
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classroom; his willingness to try new methods and approaches has |
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helped students of differing abilities reach their full |
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potential; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his work in the classroom, Mr. |
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Foerster has written several textbooks, which are still in wide |
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usage across the country; he continues to add to the literature |
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in the field and is perfecting the latest edition of his algebra |
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and trigonometry text; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, he has |
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instilled in his students an appreciation for challenges and a |
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lifelong love of learning; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Paul Foerster on his commitment to |
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his students and his profession over the course of 50 years of |
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teaching mathematics at Alamo Heights High School and extend to |
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him best wishes for continued success in all his future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 26, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |