By Dutton H.R. No. 1025 75R16005 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 28, 1997, Glenn Portia McGowan will retire 1-2 from her position as a reading teacher in the North Forest 1-3 Independent School District, and her many accomplishments are 1-4 indeed worthy of special praise at this time; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A gifted instructor, Mrs. McGowan began her career 1-6 as an educator at Northwood Middle School in 1984 before 1-7 transferring to B. C. Elmore Middle School, and her tenure as a 1-8 teacher has been characterized by her unfailing commitment to the 1-9 success of her students; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Before becoming a reading instructor, Mrs. McGowan 1-11 was a music teacher, and it is to this field that she now returns; 1-12 an outstanding pianist, she has lent her time and talent to a 1-13 number of churches as an accompanist; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Through her dedication to the worthwhile work of 1-15 teaching, Glenn Portia McGowan has opened new vistas of opportunity 1-16 to the many students whose lives she has touched, and it is fitting 1-17 that she be recognized for her outstanding service to the 1-18 community; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby honor Glenn Portia McGowan on the occasion of 1-21 her retirement from the North Forest Independent School District 1-22 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and 1-23 happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mrs. McGowan as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives.