SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 414
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Susan Jones, who has been named the Project Lead The
Way Computer Science Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization
that develops programs for teaching science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics skills in schools from
prekindergarten through high school; and
WHEREAS, The organization's prestigious merit-based
Teacher of the Year awards honor educators for their exceptional
commitment to their students, for demonstrated school
leadership, and for meaningful involvement in Project Lead The
Way curriculum, assessment, and professional development; and
WHEREAS, Susan Jones is a faculty member at Midway High
School in the Midway Independent School District in McLennan
County; over the course of her time as a computer science
teacher, she has demonstrated a passion for helping her students
think progressively in order to better compete in today's
technologically complex world; and
WHEREAS, She has worked diligently to create a new set of
classes at Midway High School to implement the Project Lead The
Way curriculum; the popularity of those classes is a testament to
her resourcefulness and her skillful teaching methods; and
WHEREAS, Susan Jones has played a vital role in preparing
her students to succeed and thrive, and it is truly fitting that
she receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Susan Jones on her commitment to
excellence in education and extend to her congratulations on
receiving the Project Lead The Way Computer Science Teacher of
the Year 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.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate