SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 638
In Memory
of
Ida McCormick Kennedy
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Ida McCormick Kennedy, who
died March 14, 2003, at the age of 52; and
WHEREAS, Born in Amarillo on July 25, 1950, Ida always
dreamed of becoming a teacher; after finishing college in three
years, she began a career as a schoolteacher, ultimately spending
nearly 35 years in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Ida's students recall her as a caring and
innovative teacher who could make any subject interesting, and
she was revered by many for her exemplary teaching methods and
the encouragement she gave to students from kindergarten to
seventh grade levels in areas ranging from special education
to gifted and talented; and
WHEREAS, During the last 15 years of her career, Ida taught
at Alamo Heights Junior High School, where she chaired the
mathematics department and served as the sponsor of the National
Junior Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, An avid reader and learner herself, she always
found the time to share her ideas with her fellow teachers, and
she was a friend and an inspiration to all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, For her exemplary work in the classroom, Ida
was awarded the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching by
Trinity University; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Ida was a member of the Alamo
Heights Presbyterian Church, where she served as a ruling elder
of the session, chairwoman of the day school, Sunday School
teacher, and director of Vacation Bible School; she was also a
member of Presbyterian Women; and
WHEREAS, Ida Kennedy lived her life to the fullest and was
a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many
friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Ida McCormick Kennedy: her husband,
Joe Kennedy; her children, Jeffery Tandy, Emily Kennedy, and
Michael and Skye Tandy; her grandson, Noah Tandy; her sister,
Marcia McCormick; her brother and sister-in-law, Scot and
Bonnie McCormick; her mother, Mary Lou Wolfson; and her
grandmother, Mary McCune; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Ida McCormick Kennedy.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2003, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate