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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 736

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
in recognizing Dr. Paul Jennings, who is retiring as principal
of both Silver Lake and Timberline elementary schools in 
Grapevine after 29 years of loyal service in the field of 
education; and
	WHEREAS, Paul Jennings graduated from Haltom High School 
in 1971 and earned a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and a 
doctorate degree from North Texas State University; he began his 
career at Cannon Elementary School in Grapevine as a teacher and 
school bus driver and has served as an educational administrator 
at various schools over the years; and
	WHEREAS, He served as principal at Timberline Elementary 
School, Colleyville Middle School, Cross Timbers Middle
School, and Silver Lake Elementary School in Grapevine; in 
December of 2002, he became principal of both Silver Lake and 
Timberline elementary schools; and
	WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Dr. Jennings 
has served as chairman of the annual Christmas Parade in 
Grapevine for many years, and he is a member of the board of 
directors of the City of Grapevine Convention and Visitors 
Center; and
	WHEREAS, He married his high school sweetheart, Suzanne, 
and the couple has been blessed with three children and two 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary educational administrator,
Dr. Jennings is well known for his expertise, his reliable 
judgment, and his resourcefulness, and he has been a positive 
influence on the lives of countless Grapevine students and area 
citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Paul Jennings for his 
contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend
best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 2, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate