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H.R. No. 57
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On August 18, 2003, the Leander Independent School
District (ISD) is dedicating a new elementary school named for
Patricia Faye Knowles, an esteemed teacher and administrator, and
this event provides an ideal opportunity to reflect on her
outstanding achievements; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Knowles attained her bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas and her master's degree from the University of
Houston, and her exceptional teaching career includes seven years
with the Houston ISD and two years at a correctional facility in
Sugar Land; and
WHEREAS, She later began a long and productive association
with the Leander ISD, first as a classroom teacher for 13 years,
then as a member of the district's board of trustees for nine years,
and throughout that time she has remained committed to providing
the best possible education to all the students in her charge; and
WHEREAS, Among her many successes at the Leander ISD are the
creation of the "Johnny Can Spell" program and the implementation
of Spanish instruction at the elementary-school level; Ms. Knowles
has also been a tireless champion of the performing arts,
encouraging students to broaden their educational experience
through participation in the arts, and she has attended numerous
plays, concerts, and other performances through the years with the
enthusiasm and pride of a grandmother; and
WHEREAS, In addition, she has devoted herself to serving her
fellow citizens as a member of the Cedar Park Public Library Board,
is an active congregant at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and has
taken an active role in the political process over the past 15 years
as a Republican precinct chair; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable Texan's accomplishments as a
teacher, administrator, and civic leader are an inspiration to all
who have the pleasure of knowing her, and it is indeed appropriate
that she be honored with this lasting symbol of appreciation for her
many significant contributions to the community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Patricia Faye
Knowles on the occasion of the dedication of an elementary school in
her name; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Knowles as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gattis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 57 was adopted by the House on August
8, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House