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                                                                  H.R. No. 384



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In conjunction with Black History Month, the San 
Antonio Express-News has recognized John Etta Slaughter, a  
resident of the Alamo City, as an Unsung Hero; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Slaughter grew up in a home where education was 
highly prized and college attendance was advocated for each of the 
family's children; she went on to receive a master's degree in 
American history at Howard University in Washington, D.C., before 
she returned to Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated teacher embarked on her outstanding 
career in education with a part-time position at St. Philip's 
College, after which she joined the San Antonio Independent School 
District; she later returned to St. Philip's, where for 22 years she 
has shared her enthusiasm for American history with her students; 
and
	WHEREAS, Chair of St. Philip's social science department, Ms. 
Slaughter is also an active participant in myriad worthy 
organizations, including the NAACP; she is a strong advocate of 
parents' involvement in all phases of their children's lives and of 
continuing efforts to overcome discrimination in our society; and
	WHEREAS, John Etta Slaughter has proven that one woman can 
make a difference through her tireless dedication to her fellow 
Texans, and she is indeed deserving of legislative recognition; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend John Etta Slaughter for her deep 
commitment to the youth of Texas and congratulate her on being named 
an Unsung Hero; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Slaughter as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 384 was adopted by the House on April 
3, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House