SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 302

WHEREAS, Kathleen Long retired as a mathematics professor at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus on December 31, 2022, drawing to a close an exceptional career that spanned 23 years; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure at Dallas College Brookhaven, Ms. Long distinguished herself as a developmental math instructor; passionate about her work in the classroom, she inspired countless students in their lives and careers; in recognition of her skill and dedication, she was awarded a 2013-2014 Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award from the Dallas County Community College District; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Long earned a bachelor of science degree from West Texas State University in 1986 and a master of science degree from Texas Woman's University in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Kathleen Long has demonstrated the spirit and commitment that are the hallmarks of our best educators, and she may indeed take pride in a career well spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate Kathleen Long on her retirement as a mathematics professor at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus 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. Long as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Parker

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate