By: Haley S.R. No. 985 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Suzanne Whitney who is retiring from the Center 1-4 Independent School District after 14 years of notable service; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, The children of Center will miss the wisdom and 1-7 experience of the esteemed educator who has earned their friendship 1-8 and respect; and 1-9 WHEREAS, With firmness, fairness, and love, Suzanne Whitney 1-10 encouraged these young people to pursue excellence by developing 1-11 their natural talents and abilities; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of her students, 1-13 she has offered encouragement and support while instilling in them 1-14 strong values and a love of learning; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The tireless efforts of this beloved educator on 1-16 behalf of the schoolchildren of Texas will continue to bear fruit 1-17 in the years to come; and 1-18 WHEREAS, For her devotion to her profession throughout her 1-19 33-year career, Suzanne Whitney has received awards of appreciation 1-20 from various organizations including the Association of Retarded 1-21 Citizens, the Texas Association of Vocational Adjustment 1-22 Coordinators, and the East Texas Vocational Adjustment Coordination 1-23 Association; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Suzanne Whitney has served as treasurer of the 2-2 Association of Texas Professional Educators since it was established 2-3 in the Center Independent School District and she has freely given 2-4 of herself to the benefit of others; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Suzanne Whitney for her superb 2-7 contributions to the educational system of Center and the 2-8 State of Texas and extend best wishes to her for a rich and 2-9 rewarding retirement; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 her as an expression of appreciation from the Texas Senate. 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the 2-15 above Resolution was adopted by 2-16 the Senate on May 20, 1993. 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate