SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 143
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Ann Branan Horak 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. Horak is an associate professor in the
Religious Studies Program within the College of Liberal Arts; she
has worked diligently to create a trusting classroom atmosphere
in which students can discuss the sometimes-contentious issue of
religion without fear of judgment; and
WHEREAS, She has been successful in introducing her
students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend
college, to new beliefs, new practices, and unfamiliar faith
traditions; her classes provide a place where they can explore
new ideas without the pressure to defend their own faith or
attack the beliefs of others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Horak has had a profound impact on the lives
of countless students, and it is truly fitting that she receive
special recognition for her outstanding achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Ann Branan
Horak on her commitment to excellence in education and extend
congratulations to her on receiving a Regents' Outstanding
Teaching Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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