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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 656

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Rosie Sorrells on the occasion of her induction 
into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, The African American Museum and the Dallas 
Regional National Alliance of Black School Educators sponsor a 
Hall of Fame program to honor educators and others who have made 
important contributions to the African American educational 
experience in Dallas County; and
	WHEREAS, An educator for more than 40 years, Dr. Sorrells 
began her career teaching preschool and elementary school 
children before becoming director of early childhood education 
in the Dallas Independent School District for 15 years; and
	WHEREAS, Known for tailoring programs to fit the needs of 
children, Dr. Sorrells assisted and supervised nearly 3,000 
teachers who taught over 50,000 students; and
	WHEREAS, After her retirement in 1994, Dr. Sorrells 
continued to serve the needs of the school children of Texas by 
serving as a member of the State Board of Education for eight 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Recognizing her accomplishments and contributions
to the cause of education, her colleagues established a teacher 
training scholarship in her name at Texas A&M University--Commerce;
in 2000, she was named a distinguished alumnus of Texas Woman's 
University; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Rosie Sorrells for her many 
contributions to the field of education and congratulate her for 
being inducted into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 20, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate