SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 370

WHEREAS, During her decades in the teaching profession, Jo LeRue Todd helped to build a brighter and more promising future for thousands of Texas schoolchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Todd joined the Arlington Independent School District in 1985; her career included a tenure as assistant director of the orchestra at Lamar High School, and before her retirement in 2005, she served as director of the orchestra at Shackelford Junior High School; and

WHEREAS, An educator in the truest sense of the word, this notable Texan devoted her time and energy to her music program, and she helped to open new vistas of opportunity to those under her instruction; and

WHEREAS, Jo Todd was dedicated to her profession and her students, and her unwavering commitment to helping each pupil achieve his or her fullest potential earned her a special place in the hearts of many young Texans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby honor Jo LeRue Todd for her contributions and achievements as an educator and commend her for her important work; and, be it further

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

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate