Congratulating Thomas Rooklidge on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Frankford Middle School in Plano ISD.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill. HR 850 formally congratulates Thomas Rooklidge, a history department chair and gifted/talented coordinator at Frankford Middle School in Plano ISD, for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for his contributions to education and extends well-wishes for his continued work. It was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, and will be presented to Mr. Rooklidge as a formal expression of recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a standard resolution layout to an enrolled version with accessibility updates. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content regarding the Teacher of the Year award.
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Added accessibility compliance statement for WCAG 2.1 standards
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Added certification statement confirming House adoption date and vote type
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mihaela Pleșa
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