H.R. No. 474
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Council of Teachers of
  English Language Arts is visiting the State Capitol on February 20,
  2013, for their third annual Legislative Advocacy Day; and
         WHEREAS, Representing nearly 1,500 members statewide, TCTELA
  is dedicated to advancing the literacy of all Texas students; to
  meet that worthwhile goal, the group is working to create a network
  of professionals, provide research-based development
  opportunities, and enhance public understanding of the connection
  between teacher knowledge and student learning; and
         WHEREAS, TCTELA affiliates have access to valuable resources
  on service-learning, cross-content curricula, social issues, and
  diverse cultures, and they are kept up to date through a quarterly
  newsletter, Texas Voices, and an informative online community; the
  organization also publishes a peer-reviewed journal, English in
  Texas, and advocates for responsible, pedagogically sound
  decisions regarding literacy; and
         WHEREAS, Since its inception, TCTELA has been a staunch
  supporter of the educational community, and those charged with the
  important work of teaching and inspiring our children continue to
  benefit from its efforts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby welcome members of the Texas Council of Teachers
  of English Language Arts to the State Capitol for their third annual
  Legislative Advocacy Day and extend to all those in attendance best
  wishes for a productive and memorable event; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Howard
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 474 was adopted by the House on
  February 20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House