SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 944

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Michael W. Lehr for his many years of outstanding 
service to the Texas Retired Teachers Association; and

	WHEREAS, Currently a resident of Taylor, Mike Lehr earned 
his bachelor's degree and master's degree from McMurry University 
in Abilene; and

	WHEREAS, Since 1987, Mr. Lehr has served as the legislative 
coordinator for the Texas Retired Teachers Association, and from 
1994 through January of 2003, he served as the association's 
executive director; he was a volunteer to the association's state 
office for 10 years and was a part-time employee for seven years; 
upon his retirement, he was appointed executive director emeritus; 
and

	WHEREAS, For his dedication and commitment to the 
interests and needs of the education community and the senior 
citizens of Texas, Mike has received the Texas Retired Educator 
Award and the E. L. Galyean Award from the Texas Retired Teachers 
Association; in addition, he earned the National Retired 
Educator Award for the State of Texas from the National Retired 
Teachers Association; and

	WHEREAS, Prior to his service with the Texas Retired 
Teachers Association, Mike enjoyed a long and distinguished 
career in education; he spent 16 years with the San Angelo 
Independent School District as a teacher and principal, and
he held a number of administrative positions with the Austin 
Independent School District until his retirement in 1985; and

	WHEREAS, Mike also served as chief of staff to the Texas 
House of Representatives' Committee on Public Education during 
the 64th Legislative Session and to its Special Committee on 
Alternatives to Public School Financing in 1976; and

	WHEREAS, An active member of numerous professional 
organizations, Mike has served as area vice president of the 
Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, as founder and 
president of the Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas, 
as Texas Representative to the National Association of Secondary 
School Principals, and as a member and leader of a wide array of 
other associations and committees; and

	WHEREAS, Mike Lehr brought a wealth of experience and 
expertise to his position as the executive director of the Texas 
Retired Teachers Association, and he deserves recognition for 
his exceptional leadership and accomplishments; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Michael W. Lehr for his many 
years of invaluable service to the Texas Retired Teachers 
Association and extend best wishes to him for his future 
endeavors; and, be it further

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




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate