H.R. No. 1996
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Beckie Driver has made a positive difference in the
lives of Houston residents for more than a quarter of a century
through her work in the field of adult education; and
WHEREAS, During the course of her exemplary career, Ms.
Driver has taught classes and served as a manager for other
teachers; in these roles, she has assisted thousands of students in
such programs as English as a second language, adult basic
education, and general educational development; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Driver is currently the manager of the
Sharpstown Learning Center of the Houston READ Commission, a
nonprofit literacy organization; she manages a staff of 10
instructors, as well as volunteers and community workers, who serve
some 300 adults a day; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding educator's dedication,
professionalism, and commitment to excellence have inspired her
coworkers and students alike, and she may indeed take great pride in
the notable contribution she has made by helping area Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Beckie Driver for more than 25 years of
exceptional work in adult education and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Driver as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hochberg
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1996 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House