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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ben Dixon received well-deserved recognition when |
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he was presented with an Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award at |
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the Plano Independent School District 2018 Teacher of the Year |
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Gala; and |
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WHEREAS, A science teacher at Bird Special Programs Center, |
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Ben Dixon joined the faculty in 2014; he works tirelessly to help |
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middle school students advance academically and overcome |
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challenges with behavior, self-esteem, and other issues; providing |
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extra tutoring and support as needed, he is a caring mentor and |
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strong role model, and he often remains in contact with parents even |
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after their children have gone on to other schools; he also serves |
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as coordinator of the accelerated learning program and as middle |
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school team leader, and he is a member of the Core Team and of many |
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district-wide committees; and |
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WHEREAS, Ben Dixon exemplifies the passion, determination, |
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and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, |
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and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his |
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profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Ben Dixon on his receipt of a 2018 |
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Plano ISD Excellence in Secondary Teaching Award and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Dixon as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Leach |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1347 was adopted by the House on May |
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3, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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