SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 505

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Gogi Dickson, who has been selected for induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding work in the field of education; and

WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame honors those women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Dickson's career has spanned more than 30 years and has included extensive experience as an entrepreneur, a consultant, a campus teacher, principal, and superintendent, and a university professor; and

WHEREAS, She has mentored women throughout her life and is chair of the San Antonio Mayor's Commission for Children and Families; she is currently adjunct professor in the Department of Education at The University of Texas at San Antonio and is president of Dickson Consulting Group; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Dickson is highly respected for her dedication to her work and for her outstanding accomplishments in her many capacities as an educator, and she is an inspiration to women across our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Gogi Dickson for her exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her induction into the San Antonio Women's 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.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate