SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 218
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tammi Mackeben, who has been named the American School
Counselor Association's 2008 School Counselor of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A counselor at Ernesto Serna School in the Socorro
Independent School District, Mrs. Mackeben was chosen for this
prestigious award based on her dedication to her work and the
success of the Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and
Counseling program instituted at the school; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding program has received multiple
CREST Awards from the Texas School Counselor Association and the
RAMP Award from the American School Counselor Association; it is
designed to help every student at the school prepare for a
successful life after school; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mackeben has further served her profession
as middle school vice president of the Texas School Counselor
Association, and she is part of a nationwide team working with
the College Board to study and improve principal-counselor
relationships; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to helping students thrive during some of
the most critical years of their lives, Mrs. Mackeben is truly
deserving of recognition for her commitment and for her many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Tammi Mackeben on her tireless
advocacy for children and extend congratulations to her on being
named the 2008 School Counselor of the Year by the American
School Counselor Association; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate