SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
WHEREAS, Todd Witt, a 56-year-old father of three, set an
inspiring example of perseverance by earning his Ph.D. from Texas
Tech University in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Witt studied higher education administration
at the University of Mississippi in the 1990s but put his dreams
of completing his doctorate on hold due to the responsibilities
of raising a family; with only his dissertation needed, he was
able to resume his coursework through the Texas Tech College of
Education's online program and recently graduated with a Ph.D. in
curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in STEM education; and
WHEREAS, Although he saw the degree as more of a labor of
love than a means to a career, it led Mr. Witt to a job working as
an education and outreach manager at the Texas Freshwater
Fisheries Center in Athens, where he plans educational
experiences for the children who tour the facility and its
exhibits; part of his research at Texas Tech involved studying
the style of education known as experiential learning and the
ways that field trips can benefit student performance on
standardized tests, and he is currently in charge of a number of
updates to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center that will help
young visitors to better understand science through hands-on
activities; and
WHEREAS, A role model to his loved ones and to students of
all ages, Todd Witt has distinguished himself by completing his
education and beginning an exciting new career, and he may indeed
reflect with well-deserved pride on this impressive achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Todd Witt on earning his Ph.D.
from Texas Tech University and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Witt as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 22, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate