H.R. No. 844
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Marguerite J. Johnson will retire as principal of
    1-2  Morningside Elementary School on May 31, 1995, drawing to a close
    1-3  an exceptional career in the field of public education that has
    1-4  spanned more than 40 years; her colleagues, friends, and relatives
    1-5  will gather to commemorate her many years of outstanding service at
    1-6  a reception in her honor on May 21, 1995; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, The daughter of Alton and Rosie Walls, she was born
    1-8  January 1, 1932, in Goliad County, and she graduated from Fort
    1-9  Worth's I. M. Terrell High School before earning an undergraduate
   1-10  degree from Samuel Huston College in 1952; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson began her teaching career with the
   1-12  Arlington Independent School District, where she faithfully served
   1-13  the schoolchildren of the community for four years; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, She then embarked on a deeply fulfilling 36-year
   1-15  association with the Fort Worth Independent School District; she
   1-16  initially served as a substitute teacher at East Van Zandt
   1-17  Elementary School and became one of the school's full-time faculty
   1-18  one year later; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her chosen profession, she
   1-20  marshalled her formidable energy and spirit to continue her studies
   1-21  during this period, and she was rewarded for her efforts when she
   1-22  earned a master's degree from the University of North Texas in
   1-23  1959; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Mrs. Johnson
    2-1  has been well regarded by colleagues and students alike for her
    2-2  professionalism, dedication, and hard work, and she has shared her
    2-3  enthusiasm and knowledge with children at R. Vickery Elementary
    2-4  School and Atwood McDonald Elementary School in the course of her
    2-5  many years of exemplary service as a classroom teacher; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, A capable and effective administrator as well, she
    2-7  distinguished herself as principal of Oaklawn Elementary School
    2-8  before becoming principal of Morningside Elementary School, where
    2-9  she has had a positive impact on the lives of countless children
   2-10  for the past nine years; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, This remarkable lady has served as an inspiring role
   2-12  model to countless Texas youths as a teacher and school
   2-13  administrator, and her exceptional commitment to the children of
   2-14  this state is indeed deserving of special recognition; now,
   2-15  therefore, be it
   2-16        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-17  Legislature hereby honor Marguerite J. Johnson for her outstanding
   2-18  service as an educator and extend to her best wishes for a happy
   2-19  and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-21  prepared for Mrs. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the
   2-22  Texas House of Representatives.