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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 943
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
 1-4     pleasure in recognizing Brenda King, who is retiring from the
 1-5     Killeen Independent School District after 30 years of dedicated
 1-6     service; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, An enthusiastic teacher, assistant principal, and
 1-8     principal, Mrs. King has instilled in her students a sense of
 1-9     pride, a love of learning, and the skills they need for being
1-10     successful, productive citizens; and
1-11           WHEREAS, After completing a bachelor of science degree at
1-12     the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in 1969, Mrs. King embarked
1-13     on a successful career with the Killeen Independent School
1-14     District; she began her tenure in the spring of 1970 as a
1-15     substitute teacher; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Coupling her broad experience and versatility with
1-17     a master's degree in education from Tarleton State University
1-18     in 1981, this remarkable individual rounded out her distinguished
1-19     career with the district as an assistant principal and principal;
1-20     and
1-21           WHEREAS, Under her superior leadership as principal, Mountain
1-22     View Elementary was a Recognized School for three years, received
 2-1     the 1992-1993 Highest Attendance Award, the 1999 Achievement
 2-2     Award for the "Just for the Kids Program," and the Governor's
 2-3     Certificate for Texas Successful Schools Award; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, In tribute to her dedication to her profession and
 2-5     her community, Mrs. King was honored with the Killeen Teachers
 2-6     Administrator of the Year award and the Harker Heights Kiwanis
 2-7     Club Top Administrator award in 1992; she was also the Kiwanis
 2-8     Club of Harker Heights 2000 Distinguished Club President; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, The tireless efforts of Mrs. King on behalf of the
2-10     schoolchildren of the Killeen Independent School District are
2-11     truly admirable and worthy of legislative recognition; now,
2-12     therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-14     77th Legislature, hereby commend Brenda King for her superb
2-15     contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend
2-16     best wishes for a rewarding retirement; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
2-18     as a token of esteem and high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-19                                                                  Fraser
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2-21                                          President of the Senate
2-22                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-23                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-24                                  on May 4, 2001.
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2-26                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-28                                           Member, Texas Senate