By Woolley H.R. No. 338 75R8059 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Susan E. Wolf on September 21, 1996, 1-2 at the age of 48, has brought a great loss to the many friends and 1-3 relatives of this esteemed educator; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born March 29, 1948, to Herbert and Hedy Badt, she 1-5 began her higher education at the State University of New York at 1-6 Potsdam, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education, and 1-7 continued her pursuit of academic excellence at Queens College, 1-8 earning her master's degree in secondary English education; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Wolf began her career as an educator in 1-10 Hicksville, New York, where she taught language arts, and although 1-11 she was a superb classroom instructor, her exceptional 1-12 administrative skills enabled her to rise to the position of 1-13 assistant principal at Oldfield Middle School; and 1-14 WHEREAS, On relocating to Houston in 1988, this dynamic and 1-15 visionary individual was appointed assistant principal of Spring 1-16 Oaks Middle School; two years later she became principal of 1-17 Northbrook Middle School, which had been closed since 1985, and 1-18 under her leadership the school successfully reopened in 1991; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Innovative as well as dedicated, she instituted a 1-20 number of initiatives as principal at Northbrook Middle School, 1-21 including using technology in the classroom and introducing 1-22 uniforms to promote school unity; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In recognition of her exceptional accomplishments in 1-24 the field of education, she received the Blue Ribbon Award for 2-1 Educational Leadership Excellence from Governor Ann Richards, but 2-2 she took even more pride in the awards won by Northbrook Middle 2-3 School, which included the 1995 Exemplary School Award from the 2-4 U.S. Department of Education, the Texas Blue Ribbon, and the 2-5 Educational Excellence Award from Houston Mayor Bob Lanier; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Susan E. Wolf's exceptional dedication to the needs 2-7 of her students was an inspiration to all whose pleasure it was to 2-8 know her, although her patient guidance and gentle love will be 2-9 missed by all who knew her, her remarkable spirit will surely live 2-10 on in the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched during 2-11 her time on this earth; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Susan E. Wolf and 2-14 extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 2-15 husband, Gary Wolf; to her children, Laura and David Wolf; to her 2-16 mother, Hedy Badt; to her brother, Stan Badt; to her mother-in-law, 2-17 Lotte Wolf; to her sisters-in-law, Harriet Wolf and Helen Badt; and 2-18 to the many other friends and relatives of this beloved woman; and, 2-19 be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-22 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-23 Susan E. Wolf.