79R5899 MDM-D

By:  Anchia                                                       H.R. No. 576



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Roxan Simms Staff of Dallas has long demonstrated an 
unwavering commitment to her fellow Texans through her many 
professional and civic endeavors, and she truly merits special 
legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Austin and a graduate of The University 
of Texas at Austin, Mrs. Staff received her bachelor's degree in 
1972 and her master's degree in 1975 and taught in the Dallas, 
Garland, and Boyd school districts; since 1990, she has held the 
position of vice chairman of the board of American Bank in Dallas; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Staff is also an active and noteworthy 
volunteer; she is a member of the UT Education Advisory Council and 
the Dallas Academy board of trustees, both of which she joined in 
2004; she served as president of the Dallas ISD board from 1999 to 
2001 and was a member of the board from 1996 to 2002; for her 
exceptional achievements in behalf of area schoolchildren, she is 
the recipient of a PTA Life Member Award and a PTA Extended Service 
Award; and
	WHEREAS, This role model of civic involvement founded the 
Bachman/Northwest Highway Community Association, which she served 
several terms as president, and her leadership and hard work have 
also benefited the Dallas County Heritage Society, which she served 
as a board member; and
	WHEREAS, Roxan Simms Staff contributes greatly to the 
well-being of countless Texans, and she sets an impressive standard 
of volunteer excellence to which all may aspire; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Roxan Simms Staff for her impressive 
accomplishments in  her career and as a community leader and extend 
to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Staff as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.