SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 533 WHEREAS, Kimberley DeNeefe was recognized by Weatherford College at its annual Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers celebration on February 5, 2021; and WHEREAS, Named in tribute to an esteemed professor emeritus, the academy has honored outstanding educators across the region for the past quarter century; and WHEREAS, A first-grade teacher at Trinity Christian Academy, Kimberley DeNeefe has been a member of the faculty for five years; she has more than two decades of experience in the classroom; and WHEREAS, Ms. DeNeefe frequently works with students before and after class to provide extra help, and she develops strong relationships with parents to better understand how to further their children's academic, emotional, and spiritual development; in appreciation, many former students stop by to talk to her, some long after their elementary school years; and WHEREAS, Admired by all who are privileged to know her, Kimberley DeNeefe exemplifies the dedication and commitment to excellence that are the hallmarks of the best teachers, and she can indeed take pride in having enriched the lives of countless young Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Kimberley DeNeefe on her recognition by Weatherford College at its 2021 Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers celebration and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ms. DeNeefe as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Springer ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate