H.R. No. 113
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sherry Cannedy of Wichita Falls has received the
2008 Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award
from Humanities Texas; and
WHEREAS, The state affiliate of the National Endowment for
the Humanities, the nonprofit Humanities Texas honors one teacher
of Texas history every year as part of its annual Outstanding
Teaching Awards; the Texas history award is named in memory of
Linden Heck Howell, a former chair of the organization's board; the
winning teacher receives $5,000 and his or her school receives $500
for the purchase of teaching materials; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cannedy teaches fourth grade social studies,
reading, and writing at Southern Hills Elementary in Wichita Falls;
she attended Texas Tech University and earned her teaching degree
at Midwestern State University; and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately by her students as "Mrs.
Texas," this dynamic educator sparks interest in Texas history by
taking her students on field trips to the State Capitol and the
Alamo and other Spanish missions; she encourages her students to
share their knowledge of Texas history with their parents; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cannedy has written and directed a pageant of
Texas history titled "The Spirit of Texas," performed every San
Jacinto Day by the students at her school; she also shares her love
of Texas history as a facilitator for the Lone Star Leadership
Academy; and
WHEREAS, By instilling in her students a deep appreciation of
the history and traditions of the Lone Star State, Ms. Cannedy plays
a vital role in the growth of Texas culture, and she indeed merits
commendation for the great contribution she is making to her school
and her community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sherry Cannedy on winning the 2008
Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Cannedy as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Farabee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 113 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House