H.R. No. 989
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Council of Teachers of
English Language Arts is visiting the State Capitol on
March 24, 2011, for their first Legislative Advocacy Day; and
WHEREAS, Representing nearly 1,500 members statewide, TCTELA
is dedicated to advancing the literacy of all Texas students; to
meet that worthwhile goal, the group is working to create a network
of professionals, provide research-based development
opportunities, and enhance public understanding of the connection
between teacher knowledge and student learning; and
WHEREAS, TCTELA affiliates have access to valuable resources
on service-learning, cross-content curricula, social issues, and
diverse cultures, and they are kept up to date through a quarterly
newsletter, Texas Voices, and an informative online community; the
organization also publishes a peer-reviewed journal, English in
Texas, and advocates for responsible, pedagogically sound
decisions regarding literacy; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, TCTELA has been a staunch
supporter of the educational community, and those charged with the
important work of teaching and inspiring our children continue to
benefit from its efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Texas Council of Teachers of
English Language Arts on the occasion of its Legislative Advocacy
Day and extend to all those in attendance best wishes for a
productive and memorable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Howard of Travis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 989 was adopted by the House on March
24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House