HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, Willie Lee Campbell Glass was accorded a great honor 1-2 recently when she was selected to receive the Distinguished 1-3 Achievement Citation from the Iowa State University Alumni 1-4 Association, and it is a privilege to join in paying tribute to her 1-5 at this time; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This award represents the highest level of 1-7 recognition given to the university's alumni, and Mrs. Glass will 1-8 accept the prestigious honor at a special ceremony on October 24, 1-9 1997, during the university's homecoming weekend festivities; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The daughter of two prominent Texas educators, 1-11 Mrs. Glass completed much of her education in the Lone Star State, 1-12 graduating from the Nacogdoches high school that was named for her 1-13 father and from Prairie View A&M University; at the age of 21, she 1-14 became one of the first black women to receive a master's degree 1-15 from Iowa State University's College of Home Economics, and she 1-16 went on to have a profound effect on higher education in this state 1-17 as a teacher, mentor, and role model to students at Texas College, 1-18 Prairie View A&M University, and Tyler Junior College; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In addition, this remarkable woman has served as an 1-20 educational consultant and advisor to several state agencies; the 1-21 profound impact she has had on her profession and her community is 1-22 evident in the numerous honors and awards she has received 1-23 throughout the years, and this latest recognition from her graduate 1-24 alma mater is a well-deserved addition to her impressive roster of 2-1 achievements; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Through both her professional service and her 2-3 community involvement, Willie Lee Campbell Glass has set an 2-4 outstanding example of leadership for others to follow, and her 2-5 efforts have earned her the respect of her colleagues and friends 2-6 and the gratitude of her fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-8 hereby congratulate Willie Lee Campbell Glass on her receipt of the 2-9 Iowa State University Alumni Association's Distinguished 2-10 Achievement Citation and extend to her warmest best wishes for 2-11 continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mrs. Glass as an expression of high regard by the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Jones of Dallas Glaze _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 277 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 277 was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor