TITLE: Congratulating Thomas Rooklidge on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Frankford Middle School in Plano ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Thomas Rooklidge on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Frankford Middle School in Plano ISD.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Thomas Rooklidge has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Frankford Middle School in the Plano Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A solid education is vital for young people to become successful and productive adults, and those men and women who dedicate their careers to teaching make a positive difference in the lives of their students and in the greater community; and WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, Thomas Rooklidge serves as the history department chair and the gifted/talented coordinator at Frankford Middle School; and WHEREAS, This notable Texan exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and he has set a standard of excellence to which all in his profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Thomas Rooklidge on his selection as the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Frankford Middle School and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Rooklidge as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Plesa Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 850 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House