SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize teacher Lori Kirkhuff and the fourth grade students of
	Bransford Elementary School for their outstanding success in the
	implementation of the Green Thumbs for Giving class project; and
	WHEREAS, Green Thumbs for Giving is an example of
	project-based learning that brings together several core
	subjects in a hands-on way; led by the mathematics and
	digital-classroom instructor, the Bransford Elementary School
	pupils have planted an herb garden, and they are using proceeds
	from the sales of its yield to purchase school supplies for less
	fortunate students; and
	WHEREAS, The herb garden includes sage, rosemary, thyme,
	and basil, which were planted from seed in February; the project
	has allowed youngsters to observe the growth cycle of plants and
	has taught them the significance of cooperation and the necessity
	of planning ahead; and
	WHEREAS, In the process, these budding philanthropists
	are learning important elements of mathematics, science,
	communications, and technology, all of which are necessary in the
	execution of such a project; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to planting and harvesting the herbs,
	class members have been involved in many other aspects of the
	project, including packaging the herbs with recipe cards,
	creating advertisements for the school newsletter, composing
	press releases, writing thank-you notes to business sponsors,
	addresses, as well as a start-to-finish multimedia documentation
	of the project; and
	WHEREAS, Green Thumbs for Giving is a remarkable classroom
	project that educates participants in traditional disciplines
	while instilling in them a sense of generosity and community
	service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Bransford
	Elementary School teacher Lori Kirkhuff and the fourth grade
	students who are participating in the Green Thumbs for Giving
	project; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Davis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 6, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate