By: Cain S.R. No. 286 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 joining Bank of America in honoring Dr. Willie Lee Glass for her 1-4 lifetime of contributions in education to African-Americans and 1-5 her selection as a Living Legend in Education; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A woman of remarkable talent and vivacity, 1-7 Dr. Willie Glass began her career in education in 1933 as the 1-8 head of the Food and Nutrition Department in Home Economics at 1-9 Virginia State College; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In 1936, Willie Glass moved to Tyler after marrying 1-11 Dr. D. R. Glass, the president of Texas College; she then created 1-12 her own arduous schedule as the helpmate of President Glass, 1-13 becoming active in a wide array of educational causes; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mrs. Glass dedicated herself to organizing 1-15 fundraising projects at Texas College and was a prominent force 1-16 behind the annual United Negro College Fund drives and securing 1-17 funds for the first college paved walkways and streets, a 1-18 distinctive college entrance, and a sprinkler system; and 1-19 WHEREAS, She also devoted her energy to establishing a home 1-20 economics department with the appropriate approved and accredited 1-21 laboratories; the modern and well-equipped home economics building 1-22 at Texas College today has been named in her honor; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Dr. Glass's charm and her zest for improved 2-1 educational facilities and opportunities led her to prominence 2-2 in the educational field in Texas and to many steadfast 2-3 friendships with some of the state's most influential people; 2-4 she has served 10 Texas governors and was invited by the late 2-5 President Dwight D. Eisenhower to represent the state and nation 2-6 on a Travel Program delegation to Scandinavia, Poland, and the 2-7 Soviet Union; and 2-8 WHEREAS, She was inducted into the Texas Hall of Fame in 2-9 1985 and still serves on 18 boards including Stephen F. Austin 2-10 State University, The University of Texas Foundation, and the East 2-11 Texas Lighthouse for the Blind; she continues to remain steadfast 2-12 in her goal of increasing contributions to the United Negro College 2-13 Fund; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Dr. Willie Glass is an exemplary individual who 2-15 is well known for her exceptional energy, intelligence, and 2-16 enthusiasm, and she is beloved and respected by colleagues, 2-17 friends, and political and educational leaders across the 2-18 state; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 74th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Willie Lee Glass for her 2-21 outstanding achievements and for her many contributions to the 2-22 field of education in the Lone Star State; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-24 her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the above 3-3 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-4 on February 21, 1995. 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Secretary of the Senate 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Member, Texas Senate