By: Haywood S.R. No. 1280 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, It is indeed fitting and appropriate for the 1-3 Senate of the State of Texas to pay tribute to Norma Hill on 1-4 the momentous occasion of her retirement from 23 years of 1-5 distinguished service to the public schools of Texas; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A graduate of Midwestern State University where she 1-7 earned her bachelor of science degree and master's degree, Norma 1-8 was an outstanding senior in the School of Education and in the 1-9 Honor Program; she was listed in Who's Who Among Students; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The esteemed educator began teaching in the 1-11 Wichita Falls Independent School District in August, 1972, and 1-12 continued until her retirement at the end of the school year in 1-13 1995; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Norma began her career as a third grade teacher at 1-15 Huey Elementary School where she taught for seven years until she 1-16 moved to Jefferson Elementary School in 1979 to teach language arts; 1-17 she taught one year at Alamo Elementary School before becoming the 1-18 principal of Haynes Elementary School; she remained in that position 1-19 until 1988 when she became principal of Milam Elementary School; and 1-20 WHEREAS, With firmness, fairness, and love, Norma Hill 1-21 encouraged young people to pursue excellence by developing their 1-22 natural talents and abilities; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of her students, 2-1 Mrs. Hill worked diligently to provide them with the necessary 2-2 skills to compete in the technological society of the future; and 2-3 WHEREAS, She provided a creative and supportive atmosphere for 2-4 her staff and earned the admiration and respect of her colleagues; 2-5 and 2-6 WHEREAS, Few individuals have given so selflessly of 2-7 themselves to helping our youth as Norma Hill has through her 2-8 wise counsel and caring spirit; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 74th Legislature, hereby commend Norma Hill for her exemplary 2-11 work in the Wichita Falls Independent School District and extend 2-12 best wishes for a most rewarding retirement; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-14 as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on May 27, 1995. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate