1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Sylvia Livingston Terry 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Houston, Texas, in mourning the loss of Sylvia Livingston Terry, 1-8 who died January 11, 1999, at the age of 59; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Sylvia Terry received bachelor's degrees in office 1-10 administration and business education, and a master's degree in 1-11 education from Texas Southern University; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Sylvia Terry had extensive teaching experience, 1-13 having taught at M. B. Smiley High School, North Forest 1-14 Independent School District, Houston Community College, and 1-15 Prairie View A&M University; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Her education and training as a teacher empowered 1-17 her to become an advocate for all teachers, and in 1988, she became 1-18 the first African-American female to be elected as President of the 1-19 American Federation of Teachers-North Forest, Local 4539, of the 1-20 Texas Federation of Teachers; and 1-21 WHEREAS, While she served her term as president of this 1-22 organization, Sylvia Terry attempted to "make dignity a reality" 1-23 for all those involved in public education, whether they were 1-24 community volunteers, students, employees, or teachers; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Sylvia's other affiliations and honors included her 2-2 sustaining membership in the National Alliance of Black School 2-3 Educators and a life membership in the National Association for 2-4 Female Executives, an Outstanding Parent of the Year award, and 2-5 a listing as an outstanding female executive in the 1993 and 1994 2-6 edition of World Wide Registry of Who's Who; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Sylvia's crowning achievement in her life of 2-8 service was attained when she founded and became the chief 2-9 executive of LIFE'S BEAUTIFUL EDUCATIONAL CENTERS OF TEXAS, 2-10 INCORPORATED; through her endeavors, she received approval from 2-11 the Texas Education Agency for charter schools in career and 2-12 technology, fine arts, academics, and general equivalency 2-13 diplomas; and 2-14 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished educator and 2-15 businesswoman, Sylvia Terry was respected for her many 2-16 accomplishments and was a beloved leader in her community; and 2-17 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, generosity, 2-18 and vision, she gave unselfishly of her time to others; now, 2-19 therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-21 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-22 family of Sylvia Livingston Terry; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-24 those held dear by Sylvia Livingston Terry as an expression of 2-25 deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate 2-26 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sylvia Livingston Terry. 3-1 Ellis 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on January 28, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate