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79R14720 JNC-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 1472



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness that the passing of Deborah Wester 
Jacob of Dallas on April 20, 2005, has brought to all who knew and 
loved her; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Dr. Jacob was born 
in Longview on May 24, 1952, and graduated as valedictorian from 
Nacogdoches High School in 1970; she went on to earn her bachelor's 
degree with highest honors from Texas Tech University, where she 
was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and president of Mortar Board; 
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jacob was a lifelong learner, later earning a 
master's degree in education from the University of North Texas and 
returning to earn her doctorate; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed educator worked for the Garland 
Independent School District for 30 years, serving as an English 
teacher and department chair at North Garland High School, 
assistant principal of Garland High School, principal of Lyles 
Middle School, and director of secondary schools before her 
retirement in 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Deborah Jacob was a highly respected and much-loved 
member of her community; she benefited countless students with her 
encouragement, and she is deeply missed by all those who were 
privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Deborah Wester Jacob and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
husband, Will Jacob; to her stepdaughter, Chrissi McKown and her 
husband, Bill; to her grandchildren, Kaleigh and Cole McKown; to 
her brother, John Wester and his wife, Karan; to her nephews, Justin 
and Jeremy Wester; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Deborah 
Wester Jacob.