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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 672
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Keith Evans Jerden on the occasion of his retirement 
after 40 years of outstanding service to the Grand Prairie 
Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Keith Jerden earned a bachelor's degree and a 
master's degree from North Texas State University; and
	WHEREAS, The descendant of a family of educators, Keith
had an early and natural affinity to follow in his predecessors' 
footsteps; after the completion of active service with the
United States Naval Air Reserve, Keith began his long career with 
the Grand Prairie Independent School District as a teacher at 
Florence Hill Elementary School in September of 1963; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Keith has been dedicated to
his work in the field of education and to the philosophy that 
schooling is not a means to an end but is rather the beginning
of a long journey to the future, and countless Grand Prairie 
students have been the beneficiaries of his vision; and
	WHEREAS, As an educator, he found his work with special 
needs students to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his 
career, and he took great joy in watching those students grow in 
strength and knowledge; and
	WHEREAS, Keith brought the wealth of knowledge and 
expertise he gained in the classroom to his position as an 
educational administrator; he has served the Grand Prairie 
Independent School District as a principal for 23 years and is 
currently retiring from his position as principal of Sallye Moore 
Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, He has participated in the Texas Elementary 
Principals and Supervisors Association, and he is a life member 
of the Texas State Teachers Association; and
	WHEREAS, Keith Jerden has also worked for the betterment of 
his community by volunteering his time and energy to the Young 
Men's Christian Association and to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts 
organizations; and
	WHEREAS, A man who has dedicated his life to the education 
of children, Keith has long held the respect and admiration of 
his colleagues; on April 30, 2003, his fellow educators will 
gather to honor him and to recall his superior service to the 
Grand Prairie Independent School District; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Keith Jerden for his invaluable 
contributions to the Grand Prairie Independent School District 
and extend best wishes to him for the retirement years ahead; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him 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 April 24, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate