SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 227
WHEREAS, Amber Simpson of Barrera Veterans Elementary
School in Von Ormy was presented with a Milken Educator Award on
February 7, 2017, by Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas
commissioner of education, Mike Morath; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1987 by the Milken Family Foundation,
this prestigious award recognizes teachers who demonstrate a
commitment to excellence in the field of education; in addition
to offering professional development opportunities, the honor is
accompanied by a $25,000 cash prize; Amber Simpson was one of
only 29 educators across the country to be selected for the
2016-2017 award and the only teacher in Texas to be chosen; and
WHEREAS, Amber Simpson earned her bachelor's degree in
interdisciplinary studies from Texas State University in 1999
before going on to receive her master's degree in educational
leadership from Concordia University in 2003; as a Teacher
Advancement Program master teacher at Barrera Veterans
Elementary School, she helps implement the System for Teacher and
Student Advancement by providing vital mentorship and training
opportunities for teachers across the campus and leading regular
professional development meetings, and she serves on several
curriculum committees within the Somerset Independent School
District; moreover, she invests countless hours providing
one-on-one tutoring for students; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedication and inspiring leadership,
Amber Simpson embodies the hallmarks of an outstanding educator,
and she has earned the respect and admiration of all who know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Amber Simpson on her receipt
of a 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success with her important work;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Amber Simpson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate