TITLE: Congratulating Aubrey Kistler of Southwest High School in Fort Worth on being named the 2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Aubrey Kistler of Southwest High School in Fort Worth on being named the 2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts.

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WHEREAS, Aubrey Kistler of Southwest High School in Fort Worth has been named the 2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts; and WHEREAS, Established by the Fort Worth Independent School District in 1994, the Chairs for Teaching Excellence program was designed to recognize outstanding educators; the recipients of this noteworthy award hold the title for one year and receive a $5,000 honorarium; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kistler earned her bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University, and she is in her fifth year as a member of the Southwest High School faculty; she currently serves as the head choral director, using music to help her students achieve both their academic and personal goals; under her able leadership, the choral program has grown exponentially through classroom culture, communication, and community outreach; and WHEREAS, During her tenure, Ms. Kistler has taken several choir groups to compete at UIL contests, and she began the school district's only competitive show choir; additionally, Southwest Choir has earned numerous regional and state titles, as well as its first national title; and WHEREAS, The performing arts broaden horizons and deepen understanding of the human condition, and through her skill, enthusiasm, and dedication to her field, Aubrey Kistler has enriched the lives of numerous students; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Aubrey Kistler on being named the 2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Kistler as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Goldman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 499 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House