TITLE: Congratulating Yolanda Clarke of Travis High School in Richmond for being named 2011-2012 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Fort Bend Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Yolanda Clarke of Travis High School in Richmond for being named 2011-2012 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Fort Bend Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Yolanda Clarke of Travis High School in Richmond has been named 2011-2012 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Fort Bend Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Ms. Clarke earned her bachelor's degree in English and journalism from Baylor University, and she has attended Rice University's Advanced Placement Summer Institute; she has served as a presenter at several district and state conferences; and WHEREAS, An exemplary educator with 15 years of experience, Ms. Clarke has taught 12th-grade English at Travis High School for the past five years; recognizing the important role that teachers play in the lives of their students, she works to instill all with pride in their own worth and accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious resource, and a solid education is vital in order for our young people to become successful adults; Ms. Clarke exemplifies the qualities that make a truly great teacher, and she indeed merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Yolanda Clarke of Travis High School for being named 2011-2012 Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Fort Bend Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Clarke as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1860 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House