SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1193

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Marian Givens-Rollins on the occasion of her retirement from Eastwood Knolls School in El Paso; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rollins has been teaching for 35 years; she began her career in 1972 at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland; she has been at Eastwood Knolls School since the fall of 1981; and

WHEREAS, Her students have benefited greatly from her skillful teaching methods, her sincere concern for the individual, and her wise counsel and encouragement; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rollins has remained in the teaching profession for so many years because of her desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children; she has instilled in her students a sense of pride and a lifelong love of learning; and

WHEREAS, A teacher of unsurpassed knowledge and experience, she is loved by her students and is an inspiration to her colleagues, and her presence at Eastwood Knolls School will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Marian Givens-Rollins on her many outstanding contributions to the educational system of El Paso and our state and extend to her best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate