79S10919 MW-D By: Hill H.R. No. 283R 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.