SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
	WHEREAS, Laura Hill has been named a recipient of a 2023
	Distinguished Alumni Award by the Pine Tree Independent School
	District Education Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates former
	students who have made significant contributions to society and
	whose accomplishments and careers have brought distinction to
	the school district; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1977, Laura Hill
	presently holds the office of director of grant and human
	services for the City of Longview, and she was the director of
	community services from 2005 to 2022; she has further
	distinguished herself as a founding member and the current board
	secretary of Arts!Longview; the organization oversees a 320-acre
	cultural district designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts
	that includes museums, restaurants, parks, and historic
	buildings and that serves as a setting for live music and theater
	performances; the exceptional efforts of Arts!Longview have
	nurtured the city's creative community and inspired a love of
	arts, history, and culture among area residents; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Hill holds a master's degree in public
	administration from The University of Texas at Tyler and a
	master's degree in romance languages, literature, and
	linguistics; and
	WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
	source of great pride to all those associated with Pine Tree ISD,
	and Laura Hill is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Laura Hill
	on her receipt of a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Pine
	Tree Independent School District Education Foundation and extend
	to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Ms. Hill as an expression of high regard from the
	Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 26, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate