88R7738 AMB-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 499
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Aubrey Kistler of Southwest High School in Fort
Worth has been named the 2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching
Excellence in Performing Arts; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Fort Worth Independent School
District in 1994, the Chairs for Teaching Excellence program was
designed to recognize outstanding educators; the recipients of this
noteworthy award hold the title for one year and receive a $5,000
honorarium; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kistler earned her bachelor's degree from Texas
Christian University, and she is in her fifth year as a member of
the Southwest High School faculty; she currently serves as the head
choral director, using music to help her students achieve both
their academic and personal goals; under her able leadership, the
choral program has grown exponentially through classroom culture,
communication, and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure, Ms. Kistler has taken several
choir groups to compete at UIL contests, and she began the school
district's only competitive show choir; additionally, Southwest
Choir has earned numerous regional and state titles, as well as its
first national title; and
WHEREAS, The performing arts broaden horizons and deepen
understanding of the human condition, and through her skill,
enthusiasm, and dedication to her field, Aubrey Kistler has
enriched the lives of numerous students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Aubrey Kistler on being named the
2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts
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. Kistler as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.