SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1205
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Paul Foerster, who is retiring after 50 years of
exceptional service as a teacher of mathematics at Alamo Heights
High School in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A 1957 engineering graduate of The University of
Texas at Austin, Mr. Foerster entered the field of education as a
part-time tutor while working for the United States Navy Nuclear
Propulsion Program; he discovered the moment when a student
finally grasped a complex concept to be extremely fulfilling and
made the decision to become a full-time educator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Foerster's students have benefited greatly
from his skillful teaching methods, which include making up his
own problems and examples that relate to the real world and
combining a lecture format with collaborative group work in the
classroom; his willingness to try new methods and approaches has
helped students of differing abilities reach their full
potential; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work in the classroom, Mr.
Foerster has written several textbooks, which are still in wide
usage across the country; he continues to add to the literature
in the field and is perfecting the latest edition of his algebra
and trigonometry text; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, he has
instilled in his students an appreciation for challenges and a
lifelong love of learning; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Paul Foerster on his commitment to
his students and his profession over the course of 50 years of
teaching mathematics at Alamo Heights High School and extend to
him best wishes for continued success in all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate