SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 143
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Dr. Ann Branan Horak of The University of Texas at El
	Paso, who has been named the recipient of a 2017 Regents'
	Outstanding Teaching Award; and
	WHEREAS, These prestigious awards are conferred annually
	in recognition of faculty members at The University of Texas
	System's eight academic and six health institutions who have
	demonstrated extraordinary classroom performance and innovation
	in undergraduate instruction; the awards are the highest honor
	given by the board of regents; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Horak is an associate professor in the
	Religious Studies Program within the College of Liberal Arts; she
	has worked diligently to create a trusting classroom atmosphere
	in which students can discuss the sometimes-contentious issue of
	religion without fear of judgment; and
	WHEREAS, She has been successful in introducing her
	students, many of whom are the first in their family to attend
	college, to new beliefs, new practices, and unfamiliar faith
	traditions; her classes provide a place where they can explore
	new ideas without the pressure to defend their own faith or
	attack the beliefs of others; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Horak has had a profound impact on the lives
	of countless students, and it is truly fitting that she receive
	special recognition for her outstanding achievements; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Ann Branan
	Horak on her commitment to excellence in education and extend
	congratulations to her on receiving a Regents' Outstanding
	Teaching Award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Rodríguez
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 14, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate