TITLE: Honoring the AWARE Foundation in Arlington for its support of teachers.

SUMMARY: Honoring the AWARE Foundation in Arlington for its support of teachers.

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WHEREAS, The AWARE Foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in Arlington schools by recognizing teachers who demonstrate exceptional skill and innovation in their classrooms; and WHEREAS, A volunteer organization formed in 1989, the AWARE Foundation hosts an annual awards banquet to honor Arlington ISD teachers in five grade-level categories; at the event, winners and runners-up are named for the prestigious Award of Excellence, and cash prizes of varying amounts are presented to all nominees; and WHEREAS, Through a process of classroom observation and interviewing, the foundation's selection committee undertakes the challenging task of choosing the most deserving educators for the accolade, and nominations are submitted by students, parents, fellow teachers, and other members of the community; in 2014, the foundation reported that it had honored more than 330 teachers and awarded cash prizes in excess of $377,000; and WHEREAS, Quality educators play an essential role in preparing young people to become successful adults, and the members of the AWARE Foundation are helping to ensure that these talented and hardworking professionals are given the thanks they merit; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend the AWARE Foundation for its efforts to encourage high standards of teaching in Arlington ISD schools and extend to all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the AWARE Foundation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Tinderholt Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2891 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House