81R32227 JNC-D By: Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 235 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Margaret Berti 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, An educator at Armand Bayou Elementary School, Ms. Berti 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. Berti 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 Margaret Berti 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. Berti as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.