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                                                                  H.R. No. 1448



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After 17 years, Clint Independent School District 
(ISD) is saying goodbye to one of its finest teachers, Sara J. Long, 
and it is indeed appropriate to recognize this dedicated music 
teacher at this time; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Sul Ross State University, Ms. Long 
joined the faculty of Clint ISD in 1986 and held multiple positions 
during her tenure; she served as music instructor at William David 
Surratt Elementary School until 1992, vocal music and general music 
instructor at Clint Junior High School until 1995, and vocal music 
and general music instructor at Clint High School until 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Choirs under Ms. Long's direction have earned 
excellent and superior division ratings in the UIL Region XXII 
Concert Sight-reading Contest since 1992, and the dedication she 
has demonstrated to her students has earned her great respect 
throughout the community; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Long has been a member of the Texas Music 
Educators Association since 1987 and has served as the 
association's choir organizer for Region XXII; in addition, she 
recently served as Alto II section leader for the All-State Treble 
Choir; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic educator has demonstrated her 
leadership skills as chair of the school's fine arts department, a 
post she has held since 1998, and in February 2003 she was named 
Teacher of the Month; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Long has shared her gifts with the students, 
parents, and faculty of Clint ISD for 17 years, serving as a role 
model for her students and making joyful music for her community, 
and she is truly worthy of special recognition for her exemplary 
tenure; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Sara J. Long for her many years of service 
as a music teacher with Clint ISD and extend to her best wishes for 
continued success in her new role as choir director of Socorro ISD's 
El Dorado High School; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Long as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Quintanilla

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1448 was adopted by the House on May 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House