H.R. No. 1860
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Yolanda Clarke of Travis High School in Richmond has
been named 2011-2012 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Fort Bend
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Clarke earned her bachelor's degree in English
and journalism from Baylor University, and she has attended Rice
University's Advanced Placement Summer Institute; she has served as
a presenter at several district and state conferences; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator with 15 years of experience,
Ms. Clarke has taught 12th-grade English at Travis High School for
the past five years; recognizing the important role that teachers
play in the lives of their students, she works to instill all with
pride in their own worth and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious
resource, and a solid education is vital in order for our young
people to become successful adults; Ms. Clarke exemplifies the
qualities that make a truly great teacher, and she indeed merits
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Yolanda Clarke of Travis High
School for being named 2011-2012 Secondary Teacher of the Year by
the Fort Bend Independent School District and extend to her sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Clarke as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1860 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House