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79S10919 MW-D

By:  Hill                                                         H.R. No. 283



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jan Woody was elected to the board of trustees for 
Dallas County Schools on May 7, 2005, providing a fitting 
opportunity to commend her for her dedication to the education of 
young Texans; and
	WHEREAS, A former teacher, librarian, and business manager, 
Ms. Woody earned her bachelor's degree from Northwestern University 
before attending the University of North Texas, where she received 
a master's degree in library and information science; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Woody has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to 
education through her work as chairman of the development council 
of Texans Can! Academy at Carrollton-Farmers Branch; she played a 
vital role in establishing this school, which provides enhanced 
educational options for academically at-risk youth; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Woody has devoted her time and 
energy to serving the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of 
Commerce, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dallas 
Fort Worth International, and the Asian American Garland Festival; 
moreover, she has undertaken committee work for the chambers of 
commerce of Richardson, Metrocrest, and Farmers Branch and has 
helped to raise funds for the Civic League; she also has worked as a 
member of the Farmers Branch Woman's Club, which named her 
Volunteer of the Year three times; and
	WHEREAS, This prominent citizen has distinguished herself as 
a devoted educator, businesswoman, community volunteer, and friend 
to those who are less fortunate, and as a member of the board of 
trustees for Dallas County Schools, Ms. Woody will undoubtedly 
continue to build upon her impressive record of achievements; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jan Woody on 
her election to the board of trustees for Dallas County Schools and 
extend to her best wishes for success in all her future endeavors; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Woody as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.