SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 860
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Bexar County educators who have been selected as
finalists for the 2009 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching
by Trinity University; and
WHEREAS, The prestigious Trinity Prize for Excellence in
Teaching recognizes educators for their exceptional achievements
in the classroom as well as their leadership as members of their
profession and community; and
WHEREAS, Finalists for the prize have distinguished
themselves in their profession and were chosen for their
outstanding performance as teachers; the finalists from Senate
District 26 for the 2009 Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching
are Dianna M. Rabago from Edgewood Independent School District,
Louis Sifuentes from Fort Sam Houston Independent School
District, Michelle Wallish from North East Independent School
District, Karen La Porte Pumphrey from Northside Independent
School District, Maritha Tate from San Antonio Independent
School District, and Dr. Chris Michael Gamel from The Winston
School of San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious
resource, and it is essential that they receive a high-quality
education if they are to become successful adults; the finalists
for the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching have
demonstrated the ability to inspire and motivate students and
help them prepare for a bright and promising future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby congratulate these dedicated educators on
being named finalists for the 2009 Trinity Prize for Excellence
in Teaching by Trinity University and extend to them best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate