SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize George J. Mundine for his lifetime of outstanding 
service with the Houston Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, George Mundine earned a bachelor's degree from 
Prairie View A&M University in 1950 and a master's degree from 
Texas Southern University in 1951; and
	WHEREAS, In 1954, George began his career with the Houston 
Independent School District by serving as a teacher at Dunbar 
Elementary School; he became a public school administrator in 
1960, when he was named principal of the Doris Miller Elementary 
School; he later served as principal of Langston Elementary 
School, and in 1972, he was appointed principal of Blackshear 
Elementary School, where he served until his retirement in 2002; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mundine was a highly respected administrator 
who promoted community involvement in the field of education; he 
developed partnerships with such businesses as the Wells Fargo 
Bank, the United States Post Office, and the H-E-B Pantry Food 
Store; he also invited notable individuals to share their 
experiences with public school students, including the honorable 
Al Gore, Vice President of the United States, Spike Lee, the 
renowned film director, and H. E. Rosine Soglo, the First Lady of 
Benin; and
	WHEREAS, Under Mr. Mundine's leadership, Blackshear 
Elementary School achieved national acclaim--in April of 1995, 
Redbook magazine rated it as "One of America's Best Schools"; and

	WHEREAS, In celebration of George Mundine's many 
accomplishments and his contributions to the Houston Independent 
School District, colleagues and friends will honor him at a 
special retirement luncheon on February 16, 2003; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend George J. Mundine for the 
exemplary manner in which he served the educational needs of 
countless schoolchildren for 48 years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate