81R28111 JKB-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 1766
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Claudia Pena of Alamo has received a 2008 Milken
Family Foundation National Educator Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes outstanding
elementary and secondary schoolteachers across the nation;
candidates for the award are nominated by blue-ribbon committees
from each state and are chosen by the Milken Family Foundation;
selection criteria include proven effectiveness as an educator,
professional accomplishments beyond the classroom, potential for
professional and policy leadership, and the ability to motivate and
inspire students, colleagues, and members of the community; and
WHEREAS, A faculty member at North Alamo Elementary School,
Ms. Pena was one of only 80 teachers in the country and 4 teachers in
the state to win this award; in addition to receiving a $25,000
prize, she was invited to participate in the annual Milken National
Education Conference held in April 2009 in Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, Teachers are entrusted with shaping our nation's
future through their interaction with our children, and Claudia
Pena's dedication to her students and commitment to excellence have
earned her recognition as one of the best teachers in the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Claudia Pena on her receipt of a
2008 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award 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. Pena as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.