By Kuempel H.R. No. 948 76R15665 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The retirement of Flo Weiss Pacharzina from the New 1-2 Braunfels Independent School District brings to a close the 1-3 distinguished career of a remarkable woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Kerrville, Texas, Mrs. Pacharzina 1-5 attended Stephens College in Missouri, Schreiner College in 1-6 Kerrville, and the University of Colorado at Boulder, before 1-7 graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in 1958 at the 1-8 age of 19; she later received a master's degree in guidance 1-9 counseling from Southwest Texas State University and a 1-10 superintendent's certification; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Beginning in 1961 she taught fourth grade at Tivy 1-12 Elementary in Kerrville, before moving to New Braunfels in 1967 and 1-13 teaching fourth and sixth grades at Lone Star Elementary; in 1971 1-14 Mrs. Pacharzina became the first elementary counselor of the New 1-15 Braunfels Independent School District, and after serving as an 1-16 administrative assistant began her 14-year tenure as the district's 1-17 director of personnel in 1985; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The cofounder of the state Pink Rose organization 1-19 for female Texas school administrators, Mrs. Pacharzina has been 1-20 active in her church, with the LCRA Study Committee, and as a 1-21 member and officeholder in numerous professional organizations; 1-22 this esteemed educator has garnered a host of state and national 1-23 honors and is a proud recipient of the New Braunfels Independent 1-24 School District's Silver Unicorn award; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Throughout the years she has continued to draw 2-2 strength and inspiration from her husband, Bob Pacharzina, and 2-3 their three beloved children, L'Jan, D'Layne, and Weston; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Flo Weiss Pacharzina has distinguished herself as a 2-5 dedicated and kindhearted woman of ability and integrity, and it is 2-6 truly fitting that she be honored for her many accomplishments; 2-7 now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby recognize Flo Weiss Pacharzina on the occasion 2-10 of her retirement and extend to her sincere best wishes for 2-11 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mrs. Pacharzina as an expression of high regard by the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives.