86R24779 ST-D
By: Leach H.R. No. 1362
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Renee Nelson received well-deserved recognition
with her selection as the 2017-2018 Elementary Teacher of the Year
for the Allen Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Allen ISD and the Foundation for Allen
Schools pay tribute to exceptional educators with the Teacher of
the Year Awards; Ms. Nelson was first selected as the campus
honoree at Preston Elementary School and then was chosen as the
Elementary Teacher of the Year for the entire district; this
prestigious accolade includes a $500 cash award and gifts and
prizes donated by community partners; and
WHEREAS, An enthusiastic educator with five years of
experience, Ms. Nelson currently teaches reading and world
cultures at Preston Elementary, where she works tirelessly to help
her students reach their full potential; she is an alumna of Allen
High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in 2007; and
WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to
become successful and productive adults, and those men and women
who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference
in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and
WHEREAS, Renee Nelson exemplifies the passion,
determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our
best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all
in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Renee Nelson on her selection as
the Allen Independent School District 2017-2018 Elementary Teacher
of the Year and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success with her important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Nelson as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.