H.R. No. 228
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, LaGay Pittenger of Lakewood Elementary School in
Belton has been nominated for the Texas Elementary Teacher of the
Year award, a first for the Belton Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the Texas Association of School
Administrators recognizes teachers who have set an inspiring
example of passion for and dedication to their work; Mrs. Pittenger
became a finalist for the award after being named Elementary
Teacher of the Year for Education Service Center Region 12 and
Belton ISD; she is currently the fifth-grade team leader at
Lakewood Elementary, where she teaches reading, language arts, and
American history; and
WHEREAS, A veteran educator with more than 25 years of
experience, including 23 years at Lakewood, Mrs. Pittenger
received her undergraduate degree in education from Abilene
Christian University; in addition to teaching many elementary grade
levels, she has earned specialized certifications in elementary
art, ESL, and gifted and talented education; she has also served as
a caring and dedicated mentor to younger colleagues; and
WHEREAS, With the professionalism and enthusiasm that are the
hallmarks of a great teacher, LaGay Pittenger has devoted her
career to instilling in children a love of learning that will serve
them well throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate LaGay Pittenger on her nomination
for Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year and commend her for her
many years of outstanding service in education; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Pittenger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 228 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House