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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Bessie Slider Moody on the occasion of her retirement 
after 40 years of dedicated service to the Dallas Independent 
School District; and

	WHEREAS, For her many contributions to the educational 
system of our state, the family, friends, and colleagues of 
Bessie Moody will honor her at a retirement dinner on 
January 25, 2003, at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel; and

	WHEREAS, Mrs. Moody earned a bachelor's degree from 
Texas Southern University in 1962 and received her elementary 
teacher certification from Bishop College in 1969; she earned a 
master's degree from Prairie View A&M University in 1974 and a 
certificate in middle management from East Texas State University 
in 1985; and

	WHEREAS, After serving as a substitute teacher in the Dallas 
Independent School District from 1962 to 1967, Bessie Moody held 
a position as an elementary school teacher from 1967 to 1986; she 
also served as an elementary school counselor from 1986 to 1989; 
she has been a Title I administrative specialist since 1989, the 
position from which she is retiring; and

	WHEREAS, Mrs. Moody has contributed to her profession
and her community through her participation in numerous 
organizations; she has been a member of the National Education 
Association, the National Association of Black School Educators, 
and The Museum of African American Life and Culture; she has also 
served as a member of the board and as president of Black Dallas 
Remembered, Incorporated; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, Bessie has earned a number of honors 
as a tribute to her excellent work in the field of education; she 
received the 1997 State Leadership Award from the National 
Association of Federal Education Program Administrators, and she 
was elected Region X director for the Association of Compensatory 
Educators of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, An educator who has been an inspiration to her 
colleagues during her 40-year career, Bessie Moody deserves 
recognition for her hard work and her many accomplishments; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Bessie Slider Moody for her 
excellent service as a teacher, counselor, and educational 
administrator and extend best wishes to her for the retirement 
years ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
   President of the Senate
 
   I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 14, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate