TITLE: Honoring members of the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts.

SUMMARY: Honoring members of the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts is visiting the State Capitol on February 18, 2015, for the organization's fourth annual Literacy Education Day; and WHEREAS, Representing nearly 1,500 members statewide, TCTELA is dedicated to advancing the literacy of all Texas students; to meet that worthwhile goal, the group is working to create a network of professionals, provide research-based development opportunities, and enhance public understanding of the connection between teacher knowledge and student learning; and WHEREAS, TCTELA affiliates have access to valuable resources on service-learning, cross-content curricula, social issues, and diverse cultures, and they are kept up to date through a quarterly newsletter, Texas Voices,and an informative online community; the organization also publishes a peer-reviewed journal, English in Texas,and advocates for responsible, pedagogically sound decisions regarding literacy; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, TCTELA has been a staunch supporter of the educational community, and those charged with the important work of teaching and inspiring our children continue to benefit from its efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor members of the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts on the occasion of their fourth annual Literacy Education Day and extend to all those in attendance best wishes for an enjoyable and informative event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 565 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House