By Counts H.R. No. 426 75R5758 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious 1-2 natural resource, and the dedicated professionals entrusted with 1-3 their education are truly deserving of our heartfelt gratitude; one 1-4 such teacher is Elizabeth Jenkins of Snyder, and on the occasion of 1-5 her retirement, it is indeed appropriate to recognize her for her 1-6 many years of public service; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A teacher since 1956, Ms. Jenkins has worked in the 1-8 Snyder area for more than four decades, and during her tenure she 1-9 has been witness to remarkable changes in education including the 1-10 end of segregation in the public schools; nevertheless, the 1-11 essential element of successful learning remains the relationship 1-12 between teacher and student, and through the years hundreds of 1-13 young people have benefited from her profound commitment to their 1-14 welfare; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Her numerous contributions to the community have not 1-16 gone unnoticed; in 1991, she was honored with the Community Service 1-17 Award, and Snyder National Bank featured her in one of their 1-18 "Bright Spots in Our Hometown" ads; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Even as she begins a new chapter in her life story, 1-20 Ms. Jenkins can look back on her career with pride and 1-21 satisfaction, and it is fitting at this time to acknowledge her 1-22 many contributions to the field of education; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby honor Elizabeth Jenkins on the occasion of her 2-1 retirement and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued 2-2 success and happiness in all her future endeavors; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Ms. Jenkins as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.