R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Nadine Helen Woods on her retirement from the Houston
 1-3     Independent School District as she concludes an outstanding career
 1-4     dedicated to educational excellence; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Louisa, Louisiana, Mrs. Woods moved to
 1-6     Houston in the early 1950s; she graduated from Jack Yates High
 1-7     School and continued studies at Texas Southern University, where
 1-8     she earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, This esteemed educator has devoted her considerable
1-11     talents to the Houston Independent School District for 37 years, 26
1-12     of which were focused on teaching children in the Fifth Ward
1-13     community; she is retiring as a member of the staff of Nat Q.
1-14     Henderson Elementary School; and
1-15           WHEREAS, In honor of her commitment and professionalism,
1-16     Mrs. Woods has been named Teacher of the Year, grade chairperson,
1-17     and lead teacher during her fine tenure; she has also served as a
1-18     mentor for new teachers and participated on various committees; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The mother of a son, Jason S. Woods, she has shared
1-20     her faith with her fellow congregants of Trinity East United
1-21     Methodist Church for nearly 50 years; her leisure pursuits include
1-22     travel, and she is an avid sports fan; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Nadine Woods has set high
1-24     standards to which all educators may aspire, and she is indeed
 2-1     worthy of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby commend Nadine Helen Woods for her dedication to
 2-4     the students of Houston and extend to her sincere best wishes for a
 2-5     happy and fulfilling retirement; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mrs. Woods as an expression of high regard by the
 2-8     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Dutton
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 975 was adopted by the House on May
         9, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House