R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Deanne Marie Dunbar 1-2 Buchanan were deeply saddened by her death on February 2, 1997, at 1-3 the age of 58, and the members of the Texas House of 1-4 Representatives join them in mourning her passing; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A teacher for nearly four decades, Mrs. Buchanan 1-6 began her career in 1959, and she taught at Judson Elementary 1-7 School and Hudson PEP before joining the staff of Trinity School of 1-8 Texas in 1983; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Highly regarded for her integrity, professionalism, 1-10 and dedication to her students, Mrs. Buchanan became dean of 1-11 academic affairs, and in that position she continually drew on her 1-12 creativity to develop new academic challenges and opportunities; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Students and colleagues alike were drawn by her 1-15 honesty and her straightforward manner, for although she set high 1-16 standards of achievement for herself and others, she was always 1-17 there to offer encouragement and recognition to anyone needing her 1-18 support; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Deanne Marie Dunbar Buchanan truly embodied the 1-20 spirit of service and commitment that is the hallmark of a great 1-21 teacher; she made a real and lasting difference in the lives of 1-22 countless students, and the success of those students will endure 1-23 as a living testimony to the importance of her life's work; now, 1-24 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deanne Marie Dunbar 2-3 Buchanan and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: 2-4 to her husband, Howard Buchanan; to her two sons, Barry Buchanan 2-5 and Kevin Buchanan; to her daughter, Susan Buchanan Jones; to her 2-6 five grandchildren; and to all the relatives, friends, colleagues, 2-7 and students of this remarkable woman; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-10 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-11 Deanne Marie Dunbar Buchanan. Merritt _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 739 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 2, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House