H.R. No. 1909

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Erik Rook has been named a winner of a Midland Civics
	Teacher Award, which pays tribute to his accomplishments as an
	educator; and
	WHEREAS, The Midland Civics Teacher Awards are sponsored by
	the Bill of Rights Institute, an organization that seeks to foster
	greater understanding of the principles, liberties, and freedoms
	that are the foundation of the government and society of the United
	States; and
	WHEREAS, A teacher at Lee Freshman High School, Mr. Rook is
	being honored for the exceptional work he has performed in
	communicating American civic and governmental concepts to his
	students and for his ongoing commitment to educational excellence;
	and
	WHEREAS, The schoolteachers who mentor the young people of
	Texas in the ideals and practices of American government play a key
	role in preparing students for their responsibilities as citizens,
	and Erik Rook's outstanding efforts in the classroom are indeed
	deserving of the highest respect; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Erik Rook on his receipt of a
	Midland Civics Teacher Award from the Bill of Rights Institute and
	commend him for his dedication to area students; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Rook as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.
	Craddick
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1909 was adopted by the House on May
	18, 2007, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House