SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 142
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Song An of The University of Texas at El Paso, who
has been named the recipient of a 2017 Regents' Outstanding
Teaching Award; and
WHEREAS, These prestigious awards are conferred annually
in recognition of faculty members at The University of Texas
System's eight academic and six health institutions who have
demonstrated extraordinary classroom performance and innovation
in undergraduate instruction; the awards are the highest honor
given by the board of regents; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Song An is an assistant professor of
mathematics education in the College of Education; he has drawn
on his extensive musicology background to develop research that
concentrates on music-themed mathematics curriculum and
mathematics-centered interdisciplinary instruction; and
WHEREAS, Dr. An's research has demonstrated that the
connection between music and mathematics goes beyond a simple
interrelationship, and that the ability to understand one
through the lens of the other has contributed to many of the most
important breakthroughs in the two fields; and
WHEREAS, He has been widely published in academic journals
and is the author of Music-Math Integrated Activities for
Elementary and Middle School Students; it is truly fitting that
he receive special recognition for his exemplary achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Song An on
his commitment to excellence in education and extend
congratulations to him on receiving a Regents' Outstanding
Teaching Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 14, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate