TITLE: Congratulating Martha Davis on being named the 2010 Educator of the Year by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Martha Davis on being named the 2010 Educator of the Year by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Martha Davis, a life skills teacher at Gilmer High School, has been honored by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce as Educator of the Year for 2010; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving the lives of young people, Ms. Davis has taught special education for 14 years; in recognition of her devotion to her students and her outstanding teaching skills, Gilmer High School named her its 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Ms. Davis also works with children through scouting, a program she has supported in a number of capacities, including her present post as a troop committee member; in addition, she volunteers as a vacation Bible school director and as a camp counselor for preteens; and WHEREAS, Countless students have benefited from the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence that Martha Davis brings to the classroom, and she is indeed worthy of this most recent accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Martha Davis on her selection as the 2010 Educator of the Year by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce 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. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1428 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House