H.R. No. 1726

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Carol A. Lowe of McLennan Community College took office as state president of the Texas Community College Teachers Association on April 1, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The largest organization of postsecondary educators in the state, TCCTA is made up of teachers, counselors, librarians, and administrators from a variety of public and independent community, junior, and technical colleges across the Lone Star State; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Lowe is a member of the English department at McLennan Community College in Waco; she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Hardin-Simmons University and her doctorate in English from Baylor University; and

WHEREAS, A professor at MCC since 1987, Dr. Lowe has held a variety of leadership positions and earned many distinguished teaching awards; in addition, she regularly shares her expertise as a public speaker on educational issues; and

WHEREAS, Every day, the community college teachers of the Lone Star State help the next generation of Texans prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, and Dr. Lowe may indeed take pride in her leadership position among these outstanding educators; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Carol A. Lowe on taking office as president of the Texas Community College Teachers Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Lowe as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1726 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House