Bill Text: TX SR834 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 834 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing Thalia Matherson for her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-05-19 - Reported enrolled [SR834 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR834-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 834
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Dr. Thalia Matherson on the occasion of her 2015
	induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Matherson has served as a teacher, assistant
	principal, principal, and district administrator, and she is
	noted in particular for her skill in merging the worlds of
	education and community service; and

	WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 20 years with the
	Dallas Independent School District, Dr. Matherson also served as
	a recruiter and as a facilitator for principal staff development;
	she was a member of the Superintendent's Council and served as
	president of the Dallas School Administrators Association; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Matherson's civic involvement has included
	membership and positions of leadership in an array of organizations,
	including Southern Methodist University, Huston-Tillotson University,
	the Dallas Women's Foundation, the Dallas Retired Teachers
	Association, the North Texas Conference of United Methodist Women, and
	the Trinity Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; it is indeed fitting
	that she receive recognition for her many accomplishments; now,
	therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Thalia Matherson on her
	commitment to excellence in education and extend congratulations
	to her on her induction into the African American Educators Hall
	of Fame; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

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		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 19, 2015.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate