SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sharon G. Wilson, who has been named the recipient of a 2013 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is bestowed by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities; the organization recognizes social studies and language arts teachers who have made exemplary contributions to Texas schools in the areas of teaching, curriculum development, and extracurricular programming; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Wilson is a social studies teacher at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School; a dedicated and resourceful educator, she instills in her students an appreciation for hard work and a love of learning; and

WHEREAS, Her students greatly benefit from her skillful teaching methods, her sincere concern for the individual, and her wise counsel and encouragement; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Wilson consistently strives to prepare her students to face the challenges of today's complex society, and she is truly deserving of recognition for her diligence and her successful career as a teacher; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Sharon G. Wilson on her exceptional contributions to education in our state and extend congratulations to her on her selection as the recipient of a 2013 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award; 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 July 25, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate