TITLE: Congratulating Sarah Stapleton of William B. Travis Elementary School on her selection as the Marshall Independent School District Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sarah Stapleton of William B. Travis Elementary School on her selection as the Marshall Independent School District Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013.

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WHEREAS, Sarah Stapleton has been selected as the 2012-2013 Marshall Independent School District Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, A kindergarten teacher at William B. Travis Elementary School, Ms. Stapleton has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the daily academic progress of her students, and she encourages them to develop inquisitiveness and a love of learning; she has shared her knowledge and experience as a mentor for student teachers, and she has also served as a team leader and as a member of the group responsible for the Campus Improvement Plan; and WHEREAS, This gifted educator earned her bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from The University of Texas at Arlington in 2006; after beginning her career as a first-grade teacher at Bryant Elementary School in Arlington, she joined the faculty at William B. Travis in 2007; and WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious resource, and a quality education is vital in order for our young people to become successful adults; through her devotion to her profession, Sarah Stapleton exemplifies the passion and determination that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she sets a standard of excellence to which others may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Sarah Stapleton on her selection as the Marshall Independent School District Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Stapleton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Paddie Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 144 was adopted by the House on July 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House