By Villarreal                                          H.R. No. 647
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Patricia Lee Clayworth of San Antonio
 1-2     on March 20, 2001, at the age of 58, has brought a profound sense
 1-3     of loss to the family and friends of this esteemed woman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on March 23, 1942, Ms. Clayworth began teaching
 1-5     in the San Antonio Independent School District in 1969; throughout
 1-6     her distinguished career, she was known for her innovative methods
 1-7     of reaching her students and helping young people achieve success
 1-8     not only in the classroom, but also in life; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, While working at Mark Twain Middle School, this
1-10     outstanding teacher helped to develop the Frog Pond program, which
1-11     strived to make a difference in the lives of middle school students
1-12     who were considered at risk to drop out; by the end of the
1-13     program's first year, seven of its members were eligible for
1-14     National Honor Society membership; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A passionate advocate for students and public
1-16     education, Ms. Clayworth had a positive impact in other ways; she
1-17     served as president of the San Antonio Teachers Council and was
1-18     vice president of the San Antonio Federation of Teachers; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Her influence also was felt in the political sphere,
1-20     where her expertise of operating phone banks made Ms. Clayworth a
1-21     great asset on many campaigns; she played an integral role in Henry
1-22     Cisneros becoming the mayor of San Antonio in 1981; other political
1-23     figures she lent assistance to included state senators, state
1-24     representatives, U.S. congressmen, and a number of school board
 2-1     members and city officials; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Widely respected and admired for her sense of
 2-3     purpose, high expectations, and deep commitment to fairness and
 2-4     justice, Ms. Clayworth used her abilities and considerable talents
 2-5     to benefit the state's most valuable and fragile resource--its
 2-6     children; although she will be deeply missed, her bright spirit and
 2-7     indelible legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all
 2-8     those whose lives she enriched; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-10     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Patricia Lee
2-11     Clayworth and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
2-12     to her mother, Velma Clayworth; to her brother, Gerald Clayworth
2-13     and his wife, Emma; to her nephews, Gerald Clayworth, Jr., and
2-14     Frank Clayworth; to her niece, Sherri Wiebush; and to her many
2-15     other relatives, friends, and colleagues; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
2-18     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Patricia
2-19     Lee Clayworth.