88R26667 AMB-D
By: Frazier H.R. No. 1358
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lisa Roskens of Prosper High School in the Prosper
Independent School District has received a 2022 Edith Fox King
Award from the Interscholastic League Press Conference; and
WHEREAS, Each year, ILPC presents its Edith Fox King Award to
advisers who have made significant contributions to Texas
scholastic journalism; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Roskens currently teaches journalism at Prosper
High School and also serves as the adviser of the school's online
newspaper, Eagle Nation Online; under her able guidance, the
publication has received numerous accolades, including the George
H. Gallup Award from the Quill and Scroll International Honor
Society for High School Journalists; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Roskens holds a bachelor's degree in journalism
and English from Angelo State University, and she taught in Groom
ISD for more than 17 years before joining the faculty of Prosper
High in 2018; in addition, she has worked as a full-time journalist
and freelance writer, and she has been published in a number of
magazines and newspapers, such as National Geographic Kids and Fort
Worth Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Roskens has worked tirelessly to promote
journalistic integrity and excellence among her students, and she
may take great pride in this recognition of her skill, enthusiasm,
and dedication to her field; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lisa Roskens on receiving a 2022
Edith Fox King Award from the Interscholastic League Press
Conference 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. Roskens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.