H.R. No. 1313
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Robert West has been selected as
the 2013 Teacher of the Year at Denton High School for his
exceptional work with students on that campus; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Denton High faculty in 2009 as
leader of the school's Air Force Junior ROTC program, Colonel West
has worked tirelessly to create a positive learning environment for
his students, who have found in him a steadfast mentor and ally; his
love for his work and dedication to his craft are readily apparent
to all who know him; and
WHEREAS, Colonel West attended the University of Maine before
joining the United States Air Force; he flew planes for 24 years,
and during the course of his career he was charged with helping to
protect the airspace over the White House in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Robert West has inspired in his students a zeal for
learning that will serve them well throughout their lives, and he
can indeed take pride in the deep respect and appreciation that he
has earned in his new vocation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lieutenant Colonel Robert West on
his selection as the 2013 Denton High School Teacher of the Year and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lieutenant Colonel West as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Fallon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1313 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House