H.R. No. 2361
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Teaching is a profession that calls for character,
passion, and commitment, and Shonte' Leonard has demonstrated these
qualities in abundance throughout her career with the Beaumont
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Ms. Leonard joined the staff of Clifton J.
Ozen Magnet High School, which is now Beaumont United High School;
over the past 15 years, she has served as a speech communications
and journalism instructor, senior class sponsor, and University
Interscholastic League coordinator; she has further benefited the
district as a member of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support
System committee; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Leonard has received a number of accolades in
recognition of her work as an educator, including a Campus Teacher
of the Year award and an Outstanding Classroom Teacher Award from
the Beaumont A&M Club, and she was named a Southeast Texas Young
Professionals Organization 40 Under 40 honoree; she is a graduate
of Lamar University, where she earned bachelor's degrees in
corporate communication and family and consumer science as well as
a master's degree in educational leadership; and
WHEREAS, Shonte' Leonard has made a lasting and positive
difference in the lives of countless students in Beaumont ISD, and
she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her outstanding
contributions to Southeast Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Shonte' Leonard for her exemplary
service to the Beaumont Independent School District and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Leonard as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Manuel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2361 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House