H.R. No. 12
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, James Cook Jr. of the Killeen Independent School
District has been named the 2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year by
the Region 12 Education Service Center; and
WHEREAS, The winners of these prestigious annual awards are
first nominated for consideration by their fellow faculty members,
and those who are later chosen as district Teacher of the Year
become eligible for the regional honor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cook is in his sixth year with Killeen ISD and
currently teaches fifth-grade math at Cedar Valley Elementary; he
works to empower students to become free-thinking individuals
capable of making informed decisions and to encourage them to
become lifelong learners; in addition to traditional lessons, he
has developed a unique curriculum teaching math that students can
use outside the classroom, including financial literacy,
budgeting, borrowing, and contract litigation; he is very
supportive of his students and takes the time to attend their
sporting events, performances, and church services; and
WHEREAS, Before beginning his teaching career, Mr. Cook
spent 22 years in the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of
sergeant and earned the Meritorious Service Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal; he holds a
bachelor's degree from Troy University and he earned his master's
degree in education in Louisiana; in all his endeavors, he enjoys
the love and support of his wife and fellow Killeen ISD teacher,
Keina Cook, and their three children; and
WHEREAS, James Cook exemplifies the passion, determination,
and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers,
and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his
profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate James Cook
Jr. on his selection as the 2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year by
the Region 12 Education Service Center and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cook as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on August
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House