SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 704
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Medical Association and May 9, 2017, as the
Texas Medical Association Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for
Excellence in Science Teaching Day; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion is taking place in
conjunction with National Teacher Appreciation Day; in 1989,
Dr. Max C. Butler conceived of an idea to honor science teachers
and appointed a blue ribbon committee on science and scientific
affairs, which led to the creation of a Science Teacher of the
Year award; today, this honor recognizes the outstanding
elementary, middle, and high school teachers who share their
energy and enthusiasm for science through creative and
innovative methods to cultivate student interest in medicine and
science; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Butler, longtime
supporters of the science teacher award program, established an
endowment through the Texas Medical Association Foundation; to
date, the association has honored nearly 200 outstanding science
teachers with awards totaling more than $408,000; and
WHEREAS, The monetary value of the awards for 2017 is
$60,500; the funds will be disbursed to deserving teachers so
that they have the opportunity to enhance their teaching methods
and advance their schools' science curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Science teachers play an essential role in the
development of future physicians, scientists, and researchers,
andtheButlers'contributionstowardeducationalexcellence
have earned them the respect and appreciation of the educational
community and Texans across the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Butler and the
Texas Medical Association on their commitment to science
education and extend to all best wishes for a productive and
rewarding Texas Medical Association Ernest and Sarah Butler
Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of these awards and the science teachers of Texas.
Seliger, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate