H.R. No. 18 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Linda Johnston, who retired in June 2002 as the 
founding executive director of Practical Parent Education (PPE) in 
Plano, is deserving of special tribute for her many years of 
exemplary leadership and community service; and
	WHEREAS, A former assistant principal, Mrs. Johnston served 
as the executive director of PPE from the time of its founding in 
1984; the agency, a joint creation of the Plano community and the 
Plano Independent School District, seeks to support parents in 
raising confident, responsible, and mentally healthy children; it 
assists families of all socioeconomic backgrounds and offers all of 
its services in both English and Spanish; and
	WHEREAS, Among the resources developed by PPE under Mrs. 
Johnston's guidance are a library, a Parent Helpline, referral 
services, support groups, and workshops; two core programs--the PPE 
curricula and a series of seminars titled For Kids' Sake--have won 
such favorable notice that they have been adopted by numerous other 
communities, both within and without the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A highly regarded expert in the field of parenting 
education, Mrs. Johnston has written frequently for parenting 
journals and spoken at numerous state and national conferences; she 
has also served as president of the Greater Dallas Parenting 
Coalition; and
	WHEREAS, Recent accolades for her exceptional efforts 
include a Special Award of Merit from the Plano Chamber of Commerce 
and a Legacy of Commitment Award from the John Freeman Hightower 
Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, The unwavering devotion and energetic leadership 
that Linda Johnston has brought to parenting education have 
bettered the lives of countless parents and children throughout the 
Lone Star State and beyond, and her notable service will continue to 
bear fruit for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Linda Johnston on the occasion of her 
retirement as executive director of Practical Parent Education and 
extend to her sincere appreciation for her tremendous contributions 
to the families of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Johnston as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Madden

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 18 was adopted by the House on March 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House