H.R. No. 74 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Principal Amy McAfee of Crandall Middle School won distinction for herself and her campus with her selection to attend a summer institute at The Principals' Center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2022; and WHEREAS, Established in 1981, The Principals' Center offers professional development programs to school leaders from around the world; its summer institute allows participants the opportunity to take part in a weeklong workshop on leadership development led by Harvard faculty members and other national and international experts; attendees from Texas are selected by the Charles Butt Foundation through its Raising School Leaders program, which covers all expenses for the summer institute, including travel, lodging, and tuition; Ms. McAfee was one of 85 educators from across the Lone Star State to attend the 2022 institute; and WHEREAS, Amy McAfee has been an educator for nearly three decades, and she is entering her 10th year as principal of Crandall Middle School; she previously worked for the Mabank Independent School District as a teacher, an instructional coach, a counselor, and an elementary and middle school assistant principal; she holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in education from Texas A&M University-Commerce, as well as certifications in school counseling and administration; and WHEREAS, Through her skill, dedication, and professionalism, Amy McAfee is helping to provide a strong academic foundation for the students of Crandall Middle School, and her selection for this prestigious program represents a significant milestone in her career; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Amy McAfee on her participation in The Principals' Center summer institute at Harvard University and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. McAfee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bell of Kaufman ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House