83R30030(6) JNC-D By: Carter H.R. No. 2896 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Leah McDonough has been honored with a 2012-2013 Superior Teaching Achievements Recognition Award from the Richardson Independent School District Excellence in Education Foundation; and WHEREAS, Each year since 1977, the RISD Excellence in Education Foundation has presented STARS Awards to exemplary Richardson teachers who have motivated young Texans to strive for success; and WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure at Terrace Elementary School, Ms. McDonough has helped the children in her classroom to thrive by working to understand their individual needs and by keeping them engaged in their studies; and WHEREAS, Serving as role models and mentors, the best educators bring to the classroom creativity, energy, and resourcefulness; Leah McDonough is one such teacher, and she has inspired in her students a love of learning that will serve them well throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Leah McDonough on her receipt of a STARS Teacher Recognition Award from the Richardson ISD Excellence in Education Foundation and extend to this dedicated professional sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. McDonough as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.