By:  Brown                                       S.R. No. 406
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Yreva Sue Sims Allen has retired from the Brazosport
    1-3  Independent School District after 33 years of commendable service,
    1-4  and the Texas Senate is proud to recognize her contributions to the
    1-5  citizens of Texas; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Born January 25, 1932, to Anna Belle Sims and
    1-7  James R. Sims, Mrs. Allen graduated from Freeport High School in
    1-8  May, 1949; she pursued her higher education at Baylor University
    1-9  where she graduated in May, 1954; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, As both a social studies supervisor and a classroom
   1-11  teacher, Mrs. Allen contributed her expertise to our young people
   1-12  by giving them an excellent education; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, An inspiring and gifted teacher and supervisor, she
   1-14  captured the imagination and attention of her young pupils, thereby
   1-15  bestowing on her students the great gift of a lifelong interest in
   1-16  learning and growing intellectually; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, As an exemplary role model, Mrs. Allen was noted for
   1-18  her hard work and dedication to her students; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, With firmness, fairness, and love, she encouraged
   1-20  young people to pursue excellence by developing their natural
   1-21  talents and abilities; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Our young people are among our state's most
   1-23  treasured assets, and their education is vital to the future of our
    2-1  state as they become tomorrow's leaders and statesmen; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, A woman of strength of character and high moral
    2-3  purpose, Mrs. Allen will be remembered by her thousands of students
    2-4  as a dynamic force in their lives; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Offering encouragement and support throughout her
    2-6  distinguished career have been her husband, James Ray Allen, and
    2-7  her children, James Jerral, Teresa Yvonne, Joseph Carlton, and
    2-8  John David; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, It is indeed fitting and appropriate that the
   2-10  Senate of the State of Texas join with the students, faculty, and
   2-11  administrators of the Brazosport Independent School District in
   2-12  paying tribute to the life of service of this esteemed educator;
   2-13  now, therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-15  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Yreva Sue Sims Allen for her superb
   2-16  contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend best
   2-17  wishes to her for a rich and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-19  her as an expression of highest appreciation and respect from the
   2-20  Texas Senate.
   2-21                                 _____________________________________
   2-22                                        President of the Senate
   2-23                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-24                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-25                                 the Senate on March 15, 1993.
    3-1                                 _____________________________________
    3-2                                        Secretary of the Senate
    3-3                                 _____________________________________
    3-4                                         Member, Texas Senate