TITLE: Congratulating Jennifer Wilhite of Chapin High School in El Paso on being named the Region 19 Education Service Center Secondary Teacher of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jennifer Wilhite of Chapin High School in El Paso on being named the Region 19 Education Service Center Secondary Teacher of the Year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jennifer Wilhite of Chapin High School in El Paso received well-deserved recognition when she was named the 2013 Region 19 Education Service Center Secondary Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Chosen for her expertise, community involvement, and philosophy of teaching, among other factors, Ms. Wilhite was selected from a field of 21 contenders representing elementary and secondary schools in the area; and WHEREAS, Ms. Wilhite grew up in Idaho and was inspired to teach by her mother's love of literature, her father's passion for teaching high school math, and her experiences tutoring her siblings; as a world literature and gifted and talented independent studies instructor at Chapin High School, she develops lessons that blend humor and current events with high expectations to create a learning environment that is both challenging and engaging; and WHEREAS, With her creativity and energy, Jennifer Wilhite has inspired in her students a zeal for learning that will serve them well throughout their lives, and she is a source of pride to her school and her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jennifer Wilhite on her selection as the Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Region 19 Education Service Center and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Wilhite as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1028 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House