H.R. No. 2361
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character,
  passion, and commitment, and Shonte' Leonard has demonstrated these
  qualities in abundance throughout her career with the Beaumont
  Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, In 2008, Ms. Leonard joined the staff of Clifton J.
  Ozen Magnet High School, which is now Beaumont United High School;
  over the past 15 years, she has served as a speech communications
  and journalism instructor, senior class sponsor, and University
  Interscholastic League coordinator; she has further benefited the
  district as a member of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support
  System committee; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Leonard has received a number of accolades in
  recognition of her work as an educator, including a Campus Teacher
  of the Year award and an Outstanding Classroom Teacher Award from
  the Beaumont A&M Club, and she was named a Southeast Texas Young
  Professionals Organization 40 Under 40 honoree; she is a graduate
  of Lamar University, where she earned bachelor's degrees in
  corporate communication and family and consumer science as well as
  a master's degree in educational leadership; and
         WHEREAS, Shonte' Leonard has made a lasting and positive
  difference in the lives of countless students in Beaumont ISD, and
  she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her outstanding
  contributions to Southeast Texas; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Shonte' Leonard for her exemplary
  service to the Beaumont Independent School District 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. Leonard as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Manuel
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2361 was adopted by the House on May
  29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House