H.R. No. 1939 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Technology is an essential part of modern life, and its role in education is constantly evolving and expanding; and WHEREAS, In and out of the classroom, technologies allow students to interact with other learners, acquire knowledge, overcome physical challenges, express their creativity, design and build innovative products, and find solutions to a variety of problems; technologies also streamline administrative tasks and connect educators to global peer networks; and WHEREAS, Educational technology staff members include hardware and software technicians, network administrators, webmasters, database and lab managers, teachers, instructional technologists, and administrators; these highly trained professionals provide vital support, planning, and training to ensure that resources are updated and functioning to specifications, and they contribute immeasurably to the effectiveness and relevance of classroom instruction; and WHEREAS, Through their notable endeavors, educational technology staff members help Texas students prepare for successful careers and develop skills needed in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize December 9, 2015, as Educational Technology Appreciation Day. Kuempel ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1939 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House