H.R. No. 1051 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Rebecca Faye Dorsett Buck is retiring from her 1-2 position with Bailey Elementary School, drawing to a close an 1-3 exceptional career in the field of education that has spanned 19 1-4 years; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The eldest of four children born to James and Mary 1-6 Dorsett, Mrs. Buck came into the world on September 4, 1938, in 1-7 Ashville, Alabama; she and her family later moved to Houston, and 1-8 she went on to graduate from Galena Park High School in 1956; and 1-9 WHEREAS, She married Ronald Buck on December 27, 1957, and 1-10 the couple has enjoyed a deeply fulfilling marriage that has been 1-11 blessed with the births of three children, Ronald, Teresa, and 1-12 Terrie; over the years their family has continued to grow, and 1-13 Mr. and Mrs. Buck now delight in the company of their daughters' 1-14 spouses, David Wade and Scottie Moore, and their six grandchildren; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, In the early years of her marriage, Mrs. Buck 1-17 devoted herself to raising her family, and her unconditional love, 1-18 nurturing, and support have guided her family throughout life's 1-19 endeavors; and 1-20 WHEREAS, When her children were in high school, she embarked 1-21 on a professional career with the Pasadena Independent School 1-22 District; she began working with the Visual Handicap Program in 1-23 1975 and currently serves on the office staff of Bailey Elementary 1-24 School; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Called on to perform a wide variety of tasks during 2-2 her tenure with the school district, Mrs. Buck has always performed 2-3 her duties with integrity, attention to detail, and diligence; and 2-4 WHEREAS, She has earned the affections of her many friends 2-5 and colleagues for her warm and caring demeanor, as she treats 2-6 everyone she meets with courtesy and respect; these qualities 2-7 emanate from a deep and abiding religious faith, which she has 2-8 expressed as a devout member of the Central Baptist Church for 31 2-9 years; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Mrs. Buck looks forward to an active retirement and 2-11 plans to enjoy her favorite leisure time activities; well regarded 2-12 for her decorating skills, she has brightened the homes of her 2-13 family and many friends with her creative arts and crafts projects 2-14 and lovely floral arrangements; and 2-15 WHEREAS, This remarkable lady has been a positive influence 2-16 on both students and teachers in the Pasadena community for nearly 2-17 20 years, and her exceptional commitment to the youth of this state 2-18 is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-20 Legislature hereby honor Rebecca Faye Dorsett Buck for her 2-21 contributions to the field of education and extend to her warmest 2-22 best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it 2-23 further 2-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-25 prepared for Mrs. Buck as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-26 House of Representatives.