R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Vera Kirksey Lacy for her leadership and dedication as an educator
 1-3     in the Lone Star State; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mrs. Lacy graduated as valedictorian of Wiergate
 1-5     High School in 1938, received a bachelor of arts degree in music,
 1-6     with a minor in education, from Prairie View Normal and Industrial
 1-7     College in 1944, and earned a master of arts degree in music from
 1-8     Texas Southern University in 1952; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This devoted woman has complemented her degrees with
1-10     continuing education courses specifically related to the field of
1-11     education and by earning additional teaching certificates for
1-12     elementary school education, math education, and special education;
1-13     and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mrs. Lacy has been employed in Newton County for all
1-15     of her 57 years in education, and her noteworthy tenure began at
1-16     Biloxia High School; since that time she has taught for Marsh
1-17     Elementary School, Wiergate High School, and the Burkeville
1-18     Independent School District; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Mrs. Lacy is a woman of many talents and has taught
1-20     all of the following subjects: music, language arts, science,
1-21     fundamentals of math, algebra, geometry, and special education; and
1-22     this fine woman was recognized for her laudable achievements with
1-23     an award as "Teacher of the Year" for Wiergate High School in 1969;
1-24     and
 2-1           WHEREAS, In addition to her career in education Mrs. Lacy is
 2-2     a devoted wife and mother, and has enjoyed a loving relationship
 2-3     with her husband, Raymon, who is an educator at Burkeville High
 2-4     School; their strong and lasting union has been blessed with the
 2-5     addition of a daughter, Dr. Debra Lacy Lincoln; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Vera Lacy is a valuable resource for her colleagues
 2-7     and has made many contributions to the field of education, while
 2-8     working to improve, develop, and enrich the lives of her fellow
 2-9     Texans; her commitment to the schoolchildren of Newton County has
2-10     earned her a place in the hearts of many students and the respect
2-11     of countless community members and parents; now, therefore, be it
2-12           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-13     Legislature hereby commend Vera Kirksey Lacy for her outstanding
2-14     service to the schools in Newton County and extend to her sincere
2-15     best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for Mrs. Lacy as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-18     House of Representatives.
                                                             Lewis of Orange
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1082 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House