By Oakley H.R. No. 327
74R5011 PFG-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
1-2 Dr. Barbara Venton Montgomery for the outstanding service she has
1-3 provided to her community and to the Democratic Party; and
1-4 WHEREAS, This accomplished historian is a popular professor
1-5 at El Centro Community College in Dallas where she has attracted a
1-6 loyal following among the student body for her mastery of United
1-7 States, Latin American, and Biblical history, in addition to her
1-8 expertise in other areas of historical research; and
1-9 WHEREAS, An honors graduate of the University of Illinois,
1-10 this gifted academic also holds a master's degree in history with
1-11 highest honors from California State University, Northridge, and a
1-12 doctorate in history from Loyola University; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Dr. Montgomery has used her talent as a writer to
1-14 reach a wider audience through the medium of television and created
1-15 the first televised survey of United States history offered for
1-16 college credit, The American Story; over the years, she has
1-17 produced and written a number of other successful productions and
1-18 most recently has devoted her time to a script on the historical
1-19 King Arthur; and
1-20 WHEREAS, A recognized expert in her field, she has garnered
1-21 the respect of her peers in professional circles as the author of
1-22 several noted academic works and for her design of challenging new
1-23 undergraduate coursework in her department; and
1-24 WHEREAS, A consultant to the Library of Congress on Latin
2-1 America, Dr. Montgomery also has provided valuable leadership and
2-2 input as a member of the Archaeological Institute of America, the
2-3 Biblical Archaeology Society, and the Dallas Council on World
2-4 Affairs; and
2-5 WHEREAS, Outside her chosen field, this remarkable woman has
2-6 committed much time and energy as a political activist in the
2-7 Democratic Party; a former candidate for the United States House of
2-8 Representatives, she provided valuable leadership for many years as
2-9 the chair of the Rockwall County Democratic Party and also served
2-10 with distinction on the State Democratic Executive Committee; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Dedicated to community affairs as well, she enjoyed
2-12 a distinguished tenure as a municipal judge for the city of Heath
2-13 and has served in several local organizations charged with
2-14 examining planning and zoning issues; in addition, she is a charter
2-15 member of the Rockwall County NAACP and former president of the
2-16 Rockwall County Business and Professional Women; and
2-17 WHEREAS, This outstanding educator has received many
2-18 well-deserved accolades over the course of her career, including a
2-19 National Teaching Excellence Award and a historical writing award
2-20 from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge; she has been honored
2-21 on repeated occasions by her community college and continues to add
2-22 to her extensive body of knowledge by traveling abroad as a
2-23 Fulbright Fellow; and
2-24 WHEREAS, Barbara Venton Montgomery is an exceptional teacher
2-25 and civic leader who has made many lasting contributions to her
2-26 community and to the field of education in Texas; a woman of
2-27 extraordinary accomplishments, she is indeed deserving of special
3-1 legislative praise for her continuing contributions in this regard;
3-2 now, therefore, be it
3-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
3-4 Legislature hereby commend Dr. Barbara Venton Montgomery for her
3-5 exemplary service to her community, her profession, and the
3-6 Democratic Party; and, be it further
3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-8 prepared for Dr. Montgomery as an expression of highest regard by
3-9 the Texas House of Representatives.