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78R3603 MDM-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 83 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Deryl M. Hurd of Houston has been chosen to receive 
an Outstanding Texan award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in 
recognition of her many notable professional contributions in the 
field of education; and
	WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan award was created to honor 
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, Highly respected by her colleagues, Mrs. Hurd has 
enjoyed a career spanning nearly three decades with the Houston 
Independent School District; she has benefited young Texans through 
her work in numerous capacities, including those of speech 
therapist, special education teacher and supervisor, and dean of 
instruction, and she brings this wealth of experience to her 
current post as principal of Pleasantville Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished educator earned a bachelor's 
degree in speech pathology and audiology and a master's degree in 
educational leadership, both from the University of Houston; she 
holds certification in speech and language therapy, language and 
learning disabilities, and early childhood education for the 
handicapped child; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Hurd's many professional affiliations include 
the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, of 
which she is second vice president for the 2002-2003 school year; 
she is also a member of the Houston Association of School 
Administrators, National Association of Elementary School 
Principals, Houston Educator's Exchange, and the Principals' 
Leadership Academy; and
	WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Hurd enjoys the support 
of her family, including her husband, Donald, and her daughter, 
Christine Nicole Mitchell; a valued member of the Church of Christ, 
she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and takes pleasure in 
photography, travel, arts and crafts, and reading; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Hurd's commitment to her profession has greatly 
enhanced the lives of countless individuals, and it is indeed 
appropriate that she receive special recognition at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Deryl M. Hurd on being named an 
Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend 
to her sincere best wishes for success and happiness in her future 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Hurd as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.