88R33388 AMB-D
By: Kuempel H.R. No. 2464
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Michelle Fratto is retiring from James Martin High
School in the Arlington Independent School District in 2023,
drawing to a close an extraordinary career in education that has
spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fratto began her career as an educator at Boles
Junior High School in Arlington; after spending five years there,
she joined the faculty at Martin High School, where she has taught
for the past 27 years; and
WHEREAS, In the course of her duties as a public speaking
teacher, Mrs. Fratto has excelled at helping students build their
self-confidence, and she has served as a sounding board and
cheerleader for thousands of young people through the years; in one
of her innovative approaches, she has had students present plays
before other classes to overcome their stage fright, and many
individuals look back on their time in high school fondly thanks to
their performances of The Princess Bride, Grease, and Green Eggs
and Ham, among many other works; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Fratto enjoys the love
and support of her husband, Barney, who has also distinguished
himself as a teacher at Martin High and who is a former Teacher of
the Year at Boles Junior High; moreover, she takes great pride in
her sons, Alex and Clay; and
WHEREAS, For 32 years, Michelle Fratto has provided a
positive and inspiring learning environment for Arlington
students, and she has earned the lasting admiration and affection
of all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Michelle Fratto on her retirement
from the Arlington Independent School District and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Fratto as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.