TITLE: Congratulating Melanie Robertson on being named the 2013 Educator of the Year by the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Melanie Robertson on being named the 2013 Educator of the Year by the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Melanie Robertson was named the 2013 Educator of the Year at the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce Banquet; and WHEREAS, In her role as head of the math department at Pittsburg High School, Ms. Robertson has demonstrated exceptional dedication to her students, arriving early and staying late to reinforce classroom lessons through tutoring; she has also earned the respect and appreciation of her fellow teachers by generously sharing lesson ideas with them; and WHEREAS, Thanks in part to the outstanding efforts of Ms. Robertson, Pittsburg High students have exceeded expectations on standardized achievement tests; and WHEREAS, A quality education is vital in order for our young people to become successful adults, and Melanie Robertson exemplifies the passion, determination, and enthusiasm that are the hallmarks of our best teachers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Melanie Robertson on being named the 2013 Educator of the Year 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. Robertson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1700 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House