TITLE: Congratulating Karolyn Lamarre on her retirement as a teacher at St. Alcuin Montessori School in Dallas.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Karolyn Lamarre on her retirement as a teacher at St. Alcuin Montessori School in Dallas.

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WHEREAS, Karolyn Lamarre is retiring from her position as a lower elementary teacher at St. Alcuin Montessori School in Dallas after more than a decade of outstanding service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lamarre has taught a curriculum that includes language development, math, Spanish, history, geography, botany, zoology, physical education, and the visual and performing arts, and she has introduced technology into the classroom; and WHEREAS, A bright presence at St. Alcuin, Ms. Lamarre is greatly loved by her students, whom she has guided to work cooperatively and to display grace, courtesy, and social responsibility in their interactions with one another; and WHEREAS, Students from St. Alcuin share the following fond memories of their beloved teacher: "I think Ms. Lamarre is really beautiful. She is also very smart and creative. She makes me feel special."-Maia Anchia; "What I love the most about Ms. Lamarre is that when she gives me a difficult lesson she makes it fun. And I love that every morning I give her a BIG hug. I love Ms. Lamarre!"-Natalia Rivera; "Ms. Lamarre is a great teacher because she makes her lessons fun and interesting."-Judge Madden; "I like how Miss Lamarre teaches her lessons. She explains everything very well, and she is usually very happy and I like that too."-Nicholas Dai; "What I love about Miss Lamarre is that when she laughs it makes me happy and warm inside!"-Sofia Magennis; "Ms. Lamarre is the best teacher in the world. She teaches in a way that we understand."-Pippa Graham; "I love the way Miss Lamarre teaches lessons because she makes them seem like they might actually be happening. And, she wants to make things the best that they can be...both things and children."-Stella Smith; "Ms. Lamarre is the best teacher in the world. She makes me feel like I can do anything!"-Allie Castillo; "I am going to miss everything about Miss Lamarre   especially her hugs!"-Kesler Woolley; "She's super-duper nice and the BEST teacher ever!"-Joe Smith; "My favorite thing about Ms. Lamarre is that she gives great big hugs!"-Trevor Coffin; "She's the best teacher in the world because she is super kind and always helps me when I'm having trouble."-Sophia Gates; "Ms. Lamarre is the best teacher EVER because she is ALWAYS kind to EVERYONE! And, I love her because she does so many extra things: she knows we love rabbits and birds in our class, lock-in sleepovers, and Egyptian plays!"-Sam Kane; "When Miss Lamarre says that things will turn out perfect they always do and that's why I love her."-Skye McColl; and WHEREAS, Karolyn Lamarre has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her students and the Montessori method of teaching, and her hard work and dedication have made a positive difference in the lives of many young Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Karolyn Lamarre on her retirement as a teacher at St. Alcuin Montessori School and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Lamarre as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anchia Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2763 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House