TITLE: Congratulating Taylor Mersmann of Rock Hill High School in Prosper ISD on receiving the 2022 Pathfinder Award from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Taylor Mersmann of Rock Hill High School in Prosper ISD on receiving the 2022 Pathfinder Award from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators.

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WHEREAS, Taylor Mersmann of Rock Hill High School in the Prosper Independent School District has received a 2022 Pathfinder Award from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators; and WHEREAS, Each year, TAJE presents Pathfinder Awards to educators with seven or fewer years of teaching experience who have distinguished themselves as rising stars in their profession; Ms. Mersmann was honored for her outstanding leadership and dedication to public service; and WHEREAS, After joining the faculty of Prosper ISD, Ms. Mersmann worked at Rogers Middle School for six years and Hays Middle School for a year; she currently teaches journalism at Rock Hill High School, where she has also led the media team; she holds a bachelor's degree in education from Texas State University and a master's degree in technology education from Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, Taylor Mersmann has greatly enriched the lives of many young Texans through her passion for teaching and her extraordinary expertise in journalism, and she is truly deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Taylor Mersmann on receiving the Pathfinder Award from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators 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. Mersmann as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frazier Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1190 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House