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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Burlyce Logan on the occasion of her graduation from |
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the University of North Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Burlyce Logan first enrolled in 1956 as one of the |
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first African American students to attend the university after |
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the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling by the United |
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States Supreme Court; she faced prejudice and discrimination on |
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campus before dropping out of school to move to California, where |
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she married and began her family; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Logan remained determined |
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to earn a college degree from the University of North Texas; she |
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returned with her husband to Denton in 1996 and held a number of |
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jobs, including work at the university, before reenrolling in |
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classes in 2005; and |
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WHEREAS, Upon her return as a student, Mrs. Logan |
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distinguished herself in classes, earning the admiration of her |
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of first serving as a pioneer in the university's integration and |
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then excelling in school after a hiatus of nearly half a century |
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are an inspiration to all those who know her; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Logan embodies the virtues of courage, |
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strength, and resolve, and it is truly fitting that she be |
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honored for this signal achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Burlyce Logan on |
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her many achievements and extend congratulations to her on the |
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occasion of her graduation from the University of North Texas; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 2, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |