SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 717
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, Sherry Cannedy teaches fourth grade social
studies, reading, and writing at Southern Hills Elementary
School 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, Sherry 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, Sherry
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
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 Sherry Cannedy as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate