H.R. No. 99
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amanda Coots is being recognized as a Distinguished
Alumna of the Temple Independent School District at the annual
awards dinner of the Temple Education Foundation on October 21,
2021; and
WHEREAS, Each autumn, the TEF awards gala raises funds for
student scholarships and innovative teaching grants; the event also
offers an opportunity for the foundation to honor distinguished
alumni who have gone on to successful careers; and
WHEREAS, Amanda Coots graduated in the top five of her class
at Temple High School in 2001, and she went on to earn her
bachelor's and master's degrees in computer engineering from Texas
A&M University; during her studies, she began working for NASA as a
cooperative education student, and in 2007, she joined the space
agency full time; and
WHEREAS, Today, this dynamic woman is a flight controller and
instructor for the International Space Station, and she and her
team also plan, train, and assist flying operations for the Orion
spacecraft, manned commercial vehicles, and the Lunar Gateway
project; in addition, she is helping to inspire and educate the next
generation of scientists and engineers as a board member of Texas
Odyssey, which sponsors a creative problem-solving competition for
students; and
WHEREAS, A proud daughter of Temple, Amanda Coots has built
upon the strong educational foundation she received in the
community's schools to pursue an impressive and fulfilling career,
and she is a worthy recipient of this prestigious award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Amanda Coots
on her recognition as a Distinguished Alumna of the Temple
Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Coots as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 99 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House