85R32499(7) JCD-D By: Turner H.R. No. 2354 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Public education is an endeavor in which all Texans have a stake, and those individuals who devote themselves to the development of our young people are helping to ensure that the future of the Lone Star State rests in capable hands; and WHEREAS, One such educator is Marla Wilkins, a 9th- through 12th-grade science teacher at Juan Seguin High School, who has demonstrated her commitment to her students by achieving a perfect record of attendance for the 2016-2017 academic year; this is her second consecutive year to post such a record; and WHEREAS, During the 12 years that Ms. Wilkins has taught at Seguin High, she has worked tirelessly to equip her pupils with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to become responsible and productive citizens; and WHEREAS, Providing for the diverse educational needs of our future leaders is an undertaking of paramount importance, and Marla Wilkins embodies the spirit of service and dedication that are the hallmarks of a good teacher; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Marla Wilkins on her perfect attendance during the 2016-2017 school year 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 Ms. Wilkins as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.