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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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate