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78R6176 MDM-D
By: McClendon 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.