SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Bettie J. Agnew, who has retired from the Houston 
Independent School District after 43 years of distinguished 
service as a school librarian; and
	WHEREAS, Bettie will be honored for her long career and her 
dedication to her work at a July 27, 2003, celebration sponsored 
by her family at Brady's Landing Restaurant in Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Educated in the schools of Coldspring, Texas, 
Bettie was fortunate to grow up amply supplied with books and 
other learning materials; she earned a bachelor's degree at 
Prairie View A&M University in 1959, and she earned a master's 
degree in library science from Atlanta University in 1965; and
	WHEREAS, Beginning in 1959, Bettie dedicated herself to a 
career as a librarian in the Houston Independent School District,  
ably serving at several elementary schools until 1979; she then 
served as the librarian for the Barbara Jordan High School for 
Careers from 1979 to 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her career, she provided students with 
high-quality resources and information that would enable them to 
achieve academically and become lifelong learners; and
	WHEREAS, Bettie also has served as a leader in a number of 
professional organizations; notably, she has been secretary of 
the Texas Association of School Librarians, president of the 
Houston Association of School Librarians, and treasurer of the 
Texas Library Association's Black Caucus; and

	WHEREAS, Bettie has distinguished herself in her field and 
has received a number of honors for her outstanding work; she was 
recognized as Librarian of the Year by the Houston Independent 
School District for the academic year of 1994-1995; and
	WHEREAS, Bettie has long held the high regard of her 
colleagues for her professionalism, her leadership, and her 
loyal service to countless students during her long career, and 
her presence with the Houston Independent School District will be 
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend
Bettie J. Agnew for her exemplary service as a school librarian 
and extend best wishes to her for the retirement years ahead; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 17, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate