By McClendon H.R. No. 744 76R11008 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is always a pleasure to honor those individuals 1-2 who have served the citizens of the Lone Star State with integrity 1-3 and distinction, and Linda Nance of San Antonio is one such 1-4 individual; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Centerville, Mrs. Nance earned a bachelor of 1-6 arts degree in biology and French from Huston-Tillotson College, 1-7 and later earned a master of arts degree from The University of 1-8 Texas at San Antonio and a master of education degree from Trinity 1-9 University; and 1-10 WHEREAS, An educator for more than 25 years, Mrs. Nance has 1-11 taught biology and French, chaired the multilingual department, and 1-12 worked as an administrative assistant, an elementary principal, and 1-13 a high school principal in the San Antonio Independent School 1-14 District; in addition, she has served on the superintendent's 1-15 advisory committee and the state writing team for foreign 1-16 languages, among other noteworthy groups; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mrs. Nance is a devoted member of Hope Presbyterian 1-18 Church and serves as an elder on the governance board; an active 1-19 member of her community, this admirable woman has served on the San 1-20 Antonio Boy's and Men's Choir Advisory Board and is a member of 1-21 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mrs. Nance has been featured in San Antonio Monthly, 1-23 has been recognized as an outstanding teacher by several notable 1-24 organizations, and was presented with the San Antonio Independent 2-1 School District Award of Merit for her outstanding work in the 2-2 Multilingual Program; and 2-3 WHEREAS, At this time, it is most fitting that we recognize 2-4 Linda Nance for her many contributions to the field of education 2-5 and her commitment to improving, developing, and enriching the 2-6 lives of her fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby commend Linda Nance for her fine work in behalf 2-9 of the citizens of Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for 2-10 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mrs. Nance as an expression of high regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives.