SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1029
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the finalists and winners of the H-E-B Excellence in
Education Awards; and
WHEREAS, Five of this year's finalists are from Senate
District 19, and two of them were chosen as overall winners in
their categories; and
WHEREAS, James Butler of Uvalde High School was a
secondary-school finalist in the Rising Star category, which
honors outstanding teachers who have less than 10 years of
classroom experience; Frank M. Tejeda Middle School in San
Antonio and Irene Cardwell Elementary School in Del Rio were
finalists in the Fit Campus Award category in recognition of
their commitment to improving the health and fitness of their
students; and
WHEREAS, Yolanda Fernandez of Del Rio High School was named
the secondary-school winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award,
which recognizes exceptional teachers who have more than 20 years
of experience in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, The Harlandale Independent School District, under
the leadership of superintendent Robert Jaklich, won the
District Award for large districts; the district has overcome a
lack of funding and other problems to see 18 of its 19 schools
listed as either recognized or exemplary, and as a result of its
turnaround has risen to recognized status and become one of the
best school districts in the state; and
WHEREAS, The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program
is the largest monetary recognition awards program for educators
in Texas and one of the largest in the nation; H-E-B began this
prestigious awards program in 2002 in cooperation with the Texas
Association of School Administrators to support public
education, to spotlight best practices, and to celebrate the work
of Texas educators; and
WHEREAS, Winners and finalists chosen for this year's
awards have demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving
student achievement, developing innovative programs, increasing
parental involvement, and creating opportunities for
professional development; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize all the exemplary educators and
schools chosen as winners and finalists in the H-E-B Excellence
in Education Awards program, commend them on their commitment to
promoting achievement, and extend to them congratulations on
their outstanding success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate