H.R. No. 2730 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Elizabeth Baker, a music teacher at Mary Martin Elementary School in Weatherford, has been honored with a 2015 Best of the Best award by the Weatherford Star-Telegram; and WHEREAS, Ms. Baker, now in her fourth year at Martin Elementary, was honored for her dedication to enriching the lives of her students through music and theater; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of North Texas, Ms. Baker initially taught in the Brock Independent School District, and she joined Weatherford ISD after spending a number of years raising her three children; in addition to her duties in the classroom, she works with a team of volunteers to produce the annual Mary Martin Elementary spring musical as a tribute to the school's Broadway star namesake; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Baker has served as a role model, motivator, and mentor, exemplifying the qualities that are the hallmarks of a great teacher, and she has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and students alike; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elizabeth Baker on being named Best Teacher as part of the Best of the Best awards from the Weatherford Star-Telegram and extend to her warm wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Parker ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2730 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House