78S40954 JHS-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 186



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Linda Broussard Mabrie of Houston has devoted her 
life to educational excellence, first as a student and teacher, and 
now as principal of Our Mother of Mercy School; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated professional and devoted mother of three 
sons, Ms. Mabrie attended Our Mother of Mercy School as a child with 
her brother and five sisters; her career in education includes 
service as a special education teacher and more than 20 years as an 
elementary school counselor; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Mabrie holds a bachelor's degree in special 
education from the University of Houston and a master's degree in 
guidance and counseling from Texas Southern University; in 
addition,   she   is   a   licensed   professional   counselor   in   
the State of Texas and has received her 
Educational/Administration/Mid-Management Certification; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of many awards and accolades, this 
remarkable woman has contributed to the success of numerous 
organizations, including the Houston Association of Counseling and 
Development, the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, and 
the University of Houston Black Alumni Association; and
	WHEREAS, In her role as principal of her alma mater, Ms. 
Mabrie is committed to instilling strong religious principles in 
her young charges and enabling them to reach their fullest 
potential, and it is indeed a pleasure to commend her for her 
efforts in this endeavor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby recognize Linda Broussard 
Mabrie for her outstanding career as an educator and extend to her 
best wishes for continued success as principal of Our Mother of 
Mercy School; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Mabrie as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.