82R28786 BPG-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 2197
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Helen Bradley of the Irving Independent School
District was one of only 12 educators across the Lone Star State to
be recognized with a 2010-2011 Outstanding Teaching of the
Humanities Award from Humanities Texas; and
WHEREAS, Since 1976, Ms. Bradley has been a member of the
social studies faculty at Chester W. Nimitz High School, teaching
history and government to 9th through 12th grades; she introduced
advanced placement U.S. history to the school in 1985 and has served
as AP teacher liaison, and she has taught classes at North Lake
College as well; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Dallas, Ms. Bradley
earned a master's degree in secondary education from the University
of North Texas; she has served Irving ISD as a member of its
curriculum and assessment writing committees as well as in other
leadership roles, and she is a member of such professional
associations as Kappa Delta Pi, Mu Omicron, and the National
Council for the Social Studies; twice selected Nimitz Teacher of
the Year, she also recently received the University of Dallas
Outstanding Alumni Award, the Texas State Historical Association
Winfrey Award, and the Texas Council for the Social Studies
Secondary Teacher of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, Helen Bradley embodies the spirit of service and the
commitment and creativity that are the hallmarks of a good teacher,
and she has greatly enriched the lives of countless young Texans;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Helen Bradley on her receipt of an
Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Bradley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.