H.R. No. 1030


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly four decades Elwanda Stone has played a key role in the lives of the students, faculty, and staff at Holliday Elementary School, and this year, as she retires from her position as school secretary, it is indeed appropriate that she be honored for her many years of hard work in behalf of generations of Holliday schoolchildren; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Holliday, Ms. Stone is a graduate of the local high school who first joined the staff of Holliday Elementary School as an aide; she was later named to the post of school secretary, and she has served with distinction in that capacity for the past 37 years, complementing her work at the local level with membership in the Association of Texas Professional Educators; and WHEREAS, Ms. Stone is known to many residents of Holliday as a friendly and helpful person whom students and parents have come to rely on during the elementary school years; a devoted member of the community of faith at the First Baptist Church of Holliday as well, she also participates in the Holliday Investment Club; and WHEREAS, The kindness and professionalism that Elwanda Stone has brought to her work has helped to shape an environment conducive to learning at Holliday Elementary School and has earned her the respect and admiration of many people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby commend Elwanda Stone on her many years of outstanding service to Holliday Elementary School and extend to her warmest best wishes for a delightful retirement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Stone as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farabee ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1030 was adopted by the House on May 6, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House