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78S40328 KO-D

By:  Lewis                                                        H.R. No. 10 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Mary L. Thomas of Austin truly merits special 
recognition for 30 years of outstanding service to the betterment 
of education in the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A former special education teacher and middle school 
principal, Dr. Thomas currently serves as coordinator for state and 
federal programs for the Austin Independent School District, where 
she oversees the development of and compliance with federal and 
state entitlement grants; and
	WHEREAS, Also an education consultant, this dedicated 
professional holds bachelor's and master's degrees in special and 
elementary education from East Texas State University and a 
doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M University; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Thomas has shared her considerable expertise 
with such state and national organizations and conferences as the 
National Title I Conference, the Texas Southern University Summer 
Institute, the Texas Safe and Drug-Free Schools Conference, the 
National School Conference Institute, and the American Educational 
Research Association, and she has made presentations on topics that 
include "21st Century Parenting," "Infusing Culture into the 
Curriculum," "Gifted Girls," and "Private/Non-Private Schools"; 
and
	WHEREAS, Currently president-elect of the Texas Alliance of 
Black School Educators, Dr. Thomas has served as chair of the 
National Title I Parents Coalition Conference and also serves as 
regional director and secretary for the Association of Compensatory 
Educators of Texas and as chair of the board of trustees for Greater 
Calvary Schools; and
	WHEREAS, A great source of inspiration to all who are 
privileged to know her, this exemplary educator has made a lasting 
contribution to education in our state, and her continuing efforts 
are indeed worthy of our highest praise and recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, commend Dr. Mary L. Thomas for her many years of 
service in the field of education and extend to her best wishes for 
the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.