SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 227
	WHEREAS, Amber Simpson of Barrera Veterans Elementary
	School in Von Ormy was presented with a Milken Educator Award on
	February 7, 2017, by Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas
	commissioner of education, Mike Morath; and
	WHEREAS, Created in 1987 by the Milken Family Foundation,
	this prestigious award recognizes teachers who demonstrate a
	commitment to excellence in the field of education; in addition
	to offering professional development opportunities, the honor is
	accompanied by a $25,000 cash prize; Amber Simpson was one of
	only 29 educators across the country to be selected for the
	2016-2017 award and the only teacher in Texas to be chosen; and
	WHEREAS, Amber Simpson earned her bachelor's degree in
	interdisciplinary studies from Texas State University in 1999
	before going on to receive her master's degree in educational
	leadership from Concordia University in 2003; as a Teacher
	Advancement Program master teacher at Barrera Veterans
	Elementary School, she helps implement the System for Teacher and
	Student Advancement by providing vital mentorship and training
	opportunities for teachers across the campus and leading regular
	professional development meetings, and she serves on several
	curriculum committees within the Somerset Independent School
	District; moreover, she invests countless hours providing
	one-on-one tutoring for students; and
	WHEREAS, Through her dedication and inspiring leadership,
	Amber Simpson embodies the hallmarks of an outstanding educator,
	and she has earned the respect and admiration of all who know her;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate Amber Simpson on her receipt
	of a 2016-2017 Milken Educator Award and extend to her sincere
	best wishes for continued success with her important work;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Amber Simpson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Uresti
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate