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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Russell Pennington of the Amarillo Independent |
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School District received well-deserved recognition when he was |
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named a Teacher of the Year by the Region 16 Education Service |
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Center in August 2012; and |
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WHEREAS, The winners of these prestigious annual awards are |
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first nominated for consideration by their fellow faculty members, |
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and they advance through district selections before becoming |
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eligible for the regional honor; Mr. Pennington was picked from a |
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field of six to earn the Secondary Teacher of the Year title; and |
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WHEREAS, A geometry instructor at Caprock High School, this |
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outstanding educator focuses on building confidence and |
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self-esteem among the young people in his classes so that they feel |
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more capable of mastering the subject matter at hand; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his creativity, energy, and |
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resourcefulness, Russell Pennington has inspired in his students a |
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love of learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Russell Pennington on his |
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selection as a Teacher of the Year by the Region 16 Education |
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Service Center and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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success with his important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Pennington as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |