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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character, |
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passion, and commitment, and James Newland of Bellaire High School |
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in the Houston Independent School District has demonstrated these |
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qualities in abundance throughout his nearly 27-year career with |
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the school; and |
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WHEREAS, Jimmy Newland first joined the staff of Bellaire |
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High in 1996, and over the course of his exemplary tenure, he has |
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taught a range of subjects, including computer science, astronomy, |
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and physics; in addition, he served as the school's first IT |
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director; and |
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WHEREAS, Currently teaching International Baccalaureate |
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astronomy and Advanced Placement physics, Mr. Newland is known for |
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fostering an engaging environment in the classroom and for going |
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above and beyond in his role as an educator; he hosts star parties |
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with the Astronomy Club and sponsors three different clubs that |
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encourage students to pursue careers in STEM; furthermore, he gives |
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generously of his time helping students with internship |
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applications; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Newland holds a bachelor's degree from the |
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University of Houston, and in 2019, he embarked on a journey to |
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obtain his Ph.D. in science education; his studies focus on the |
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incorporation of computational thinking into the field of physics; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The influence of an educator extends far beyond the |
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walls of the classroom and the duration of the school year, and |
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Jimmy Newland has worked to instill in his students a lifelong love |
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of learning that will serve them well in every aspect of their |
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lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor James Newland for his exemplary service to |
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Bellaire High School and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued 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. Newland as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |