R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Dr. Ann Dixon of San Antonio is an outstanding civic 1-2 leader, and her myriad achievements are indeed worthy of special 1-3 recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This esteemed woman received a bachelor of science 1-5 degree from Oklahoma State University in 1969, a master of arts 1-6 degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 1974, and a 1-7 doctor of philosophy degree from Walden University in 1978, and she 1-8 has earned a host of Texas professional certifications; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon started her career as a speech pathologist 1-10 for Austin State School for Retarded Children in 1969; following 1-11 service with Copperas Cove and North East independent school 1-12 districts, she began a distinguished 18-year tenure with the Judson 1-13 Independent School District, serving as speech pathologist, 1-14 accreditation coordinator, assistant principal, administrative 1-15 assistant to the superintendent, and director of special programs; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, She was named superintendent of the Somerset 1-18 Independent School District in 1990, and under her leadership, the 1-19 district boasts improved academics, new and enhanced facilities, 1-20 and the highest teacher salaries in Bexar County; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The civic-minded Dr. Dixon has also been active with 1-22 the American Cancer Society, Education Task Force American Heart 1-23 Association, and Administrative Women in Education and as chairman 1-24 of the Texas Secondary Committee of Southern Association of 2-1 Colleges and Schools, Regional Advisory Committee of the Region 20 2-2 Educational Service Center, and the San Antonio Teacher Education 2-3 Advisory Council; she also was a member of the North East ISD board 2-4 of trustees from 1988 to 1996 and served two terms as vice 2-5 president; and 2-6 WHEREAS, In addition to authoring numerous publications for 2-7 the Texas Study Research Journal and TEPSA Journal, she has been 2-8 awarded an Honorary State FFA Degree and was selected as the 2-9 outstanding Community Builder by the Somerset Masonic Lodge; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Throughout her 27 years as an educator, Dr. Dixon 2-11 has distinguished herself as a dedicated community leader, and it 2-12 is most fitting that she be recognized for her notable 2-13 accomplishments; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby commend Dr. Ann Dixon for her many professional 2-16 achievements and civic contributions and extend to her sincere best 2-17 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for Dr. Dixon as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-20 House of Representatives. Uresti _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 964 was adopted by the House on May 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House