SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 920

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in 
recognizing Jeanette Pursley on her retirement after 40 years of 
loyal service in the field of education in Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Mrs. Pursley is retiring as a second-grade 
teacher at Merkel Elementary School, where she has taught since 
1973; she previously taught at Lake View Elementary School in
San Angelo and at an elementary school in Garland; and

	WHEREAS, She was born in Noodle, Texas, and earned a 
bachelor's degree in elementary education from Abilene Christian 
University in 1962; and

	WHEREAS, She married Phillip Pursley, who became a Garland 
High School head coach, in 1960; the couple has three sons, two of 
whom are also in the teaching and coaching profession; and

	WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Mrs. Pursley 
instilled in her students an appreciation for hard work and a love 
of learning; and

	WHEREAS, She is well known for her dependability, her 
professionalism, and the positive influence she has had on the 
lives of her colleagues, her students, and their families; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Jeanette Pursley for her 
contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend to 
her best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Fraser




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate