Bill Text: TX HR539 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Dr. Jane Nelson, former Humble ISD principal.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR539 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR539-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 539

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Esteemed educator Dr. Jane Nelson of Dolen made a
lasting positive impact on the Humble Independent School District
during her lifetime, and her passing on November 1, 2014, at the age
of 79 deeply saddened the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1970s, Dr. Nelson was hired by the
district to help administer new requirements for special education,
and in 1975, she was appointed as the founding principal of Woodland
Hills Elementary School in Kingwood; she assembled a capable and
cohesive team there, and four years later she was chosen to open
another new school, Oaks Elementary; subsequently, she was selected
as principal of North Belt Elementary School; throughout her
career, she was a fierce champion for students and a wonderful
mentor to her staff, yet she never hesitated to make the tough
choices required to improve the quality of instruction; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan retired from the district in
1995, but she continued to work in behalf of public education as an
advocate at the State Capitol, and she served as president of the
Humble Area Retired Teachers Association; moreover, she was a
charter member of both the Lambda Delta and Mu Pi Chapters of Delta
Kappa Gamma Society International, and she was the inaugural
president of Mu Pi; she received the Chapter Achievement and State
Achievement Awards for distinguished service, and a state
scholarship was named for her; in addition, the cafeteria at Oaks
Elementary was designated Nelson Hall in her honor; she was a Life
Member of the PTA and of the National Elementary Principal
Association; she further benefited her fellow citizens as a member
of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature and the Cleveland Women's
Center, and she was a member of Dolen Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1935, the former Patricia Jane Hooks grew up
on Houston's Northside; she studied history and political science
at the University of Houston, earning both bachelor's and master's
degrees; after teaching high school social studies in Cleveland,
she completed a second master's degree in psychology and counseling
at Adams State University in Colorado, and she later received her
doctorate; and
WHEREAS, Through her tireless endeavors to benefit young
Texans and her commitment to public education, Jane Nelson earned
the lasting respect and admiration of all who were fortunate enough
to know her, and her contributions to the Humble Independent School
District will continue to resonate for many years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Jane Nelson and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son,
David Kirkham, and her stepchildren, Darcy Nelson Shackelford and
Lance Edward Nelson; to her grandchildren, Angela Kirkham Sheets,
J. W. and Hayley Kirkham, and Jon, Cara, Jeff, and Barrett
Shackelford; and to her great-grandchildren, Austin, Alyssa,
Wyatt, and Layten Sheets; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Jane
Nelson.
Huberty
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 539 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 5, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House