SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 503
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Judy Moore, who has been named the 2021 Teacher
Advocate of the Year by the Texas Public Charter Schools
Association; and
WHEREAS, Judy Moore is a middle school teacher at Austin
Achieve Public Schools; in addition to her exemplary work in the
classroom, she is known for her efforts to help other teachers
become involved in Texas public education policy; and
WHEREAS, She serves as a coach and mentor to other
educators at the Teacher Advocacy Leadership Institute and works
with them in their efforts to share their experiences and
priorities with local and state lawmakers; she recently
organized a virtual teachers rally that facilitated dialogue
among educators across the state; and
WHEREAS, She has been featured in media outlets such as
Reform Austin to explain the ways that she and other teachers
adapted to the need for virtual instruction during the COVID-19
pandemic; she also helped to arrange a virtual meeting for her
students to meet with a state lawmaker; and
WHEREAS, As a first-generation college graduate, she
appreciates the power of public education in unlocking students'
potential, and she has worked tirelessly in support of our
state's students and educators; it is truly fitting that she
receive special recognition for her outstanding work and her many
contributions to public education in Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Judy Moore on her commitment to
excellence in education and extend congratulations to her on being
named the 2021 Teacher Advocate of the Year; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate