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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1146
 1-3           WHEREAS, Ada M. Neal of Waco has had a profound impact on
 1-4     the lives of the children of this state over the course of her
 1-5     distinguished career as an educator; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, May 31, 2001, denotes 27 years of service and
 1-7     Mrs. Neal's official retirement from the Waco Independent School
 1-8     District; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This occasion presents the Texas Senate with the
1-10     opportunity to reflect on the profound and enduring impact that
1-11     she has had on the lives of children in Texas; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Ada M. Neal has a long and distinguished history
1-13     of commitment and dedication to the students and the community
1-14     of Waco; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Paul Quinn College and Prairie View A&M University
1-16     provided her with the educational training to provide our youth
1-17     with the motivation to achieve their full potential; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Her dream to become an educator came true with the
1-19     love and support of her parents, A. D. and Gertrude Hawkins; her
1-20     husband, Johnny R. Neal, Sr.; and her son, Johnny R. Neal, II; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Throughout her career she has set an outstanding
1-22     example of leadership and public service in organizations such
 2-1     as Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and her exemplary
 2-2     record of achievement is an inspiration to all who know her; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, During her impressive tenure as a teacher and
 2-4     counselor she has made immeasurable contributions to the
 2-5     prosperity and knowledge of the Waco Independent School District
 2-6     administration and its student body; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Ada M. Neal is a leader in the community and a
 2-8     public servant most worthy of legislative recognition; now,
 2-9     therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     77th Legislature, hereby commend Ada M. Neal for her decisive
2-12     leadership and deep commitment to the future of Texas, our youth,
2-13     and extend to her a Texas "thank you" and warmest wishes for
2-14     continued success; and, be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-16     prepared for Ada M. Neal as an expression of high regard from
2-17     the Texas Senate.
2-18                                                                  Sibley
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                          President of the Senate
2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-23                                  on May 23, 2001.
2-24                                  ______________________________________
2-25                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate