H.C.R. No. 234 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Julie Ballew was nominated as the Clear Creek Independent School District 2008-2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Nominees for the prestigious Teacher of the Year awards are chosen on the basis of teaching style, ability to engage children, leadership on campus, collaboration with coworkers, and communication with parents; and WHEREAS, A third-grade teacher at Landolt Elementary School, Ms. Ballew inspires a love of learning in her students that places them on the path to a bright and rewarding future; and WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious resource, and a quality education is vital in order for our young people to become successful adults; Ms. Ballew exemplifies the qualities that make a truly great teacher, and she indeed merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Julie Ballew on being nominated as the Clear Creek Independent School District 2008-2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year and extend to her best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Ballew as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Davis of Harris ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 234 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 234 was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2009, by a viva-voce vote. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor