H.R. No. 1872 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. Cecelia Boswell was named the recipient of the 2014 State Administrator of the Gifted Award by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, and this achievement indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, The Administrator of the Gifted Award is given annually to a worthy administrator who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the education of gifted children in the State of Texas; Dr. Boswell was chosen for this notable honor in recognition of her work as executive director of advanced academics for the Waco Independent School District; in that role, she helped the district to meet state compliance guidelines for gifted education and provided continuing education and training for teachers; moreover, she was instrumental in the establishment of the ATLAS Academy of Waco, an advanced learning middle school that emphasizes humanities, science, and technology in its curriculum; and WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Waco ISD, Dr. Boswell contributed immeasurably to creating a supportive and challenging educational environment for gifted students, and her achievements will resonate in the district for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Cecelia Boswell on her receipt of the 2014 State Administrator of the Gifted Award from the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Boswell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1872 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House