H.R. No. 1700
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Melanie Robertson was named the 2013 Educator of the
  Year at the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce Banquet; and
         WHEREAS, In her role as head of the math department at
  Pittsburg High School, Ms. Robertson has demonstrated exceptional
  dedication to her students, arriving early and staying late to
  reinforce classroom lessons through tutoring; she has also earned
  the respect and appreciation of her fellow teachers by generously
  sharing lesson ideas with them; and
         WHEREAS, Thanks in part to the outstanding efforts of
  Ms. Robertson, Pittsburg High students have exceeded expectations
  on standardized achievement tests; and
         WHEREAS, A quality education is vital in order for our young
  people to become successful adults, and Melanie Robertson
  exemplifies the passion, determination, and enthusiasm that are the
  hallmarks of our best teachers; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Melanie Robertson on being named
  the 2013 Educator of the Year and extend to her sincere best wishes
  for continued success with her important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Robertson as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Hughes
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was adopted by the House on May
  1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House