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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Eleanor Nelson Conrad, who has been named a 2015 |
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Distinguished Alumni honoree by the Champaign Urbana Schools |
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Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, Eleanor Conrad is a 1942 graduate of Champaign |
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High School who has dedicated more than 50 years to public |
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service through her exemplary work in the fields of education, |
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social justice, and the arts; and |
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WHEREAS, Her involvement in social justice issues can be |
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traced to the 1950s, when she was an active participant in lunch |
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counter sit-ins; in addition, she was the first African American |
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to be elected foreman of the Dallas County Grand Jury; and |
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WHEREAS, She has served on the Texas State Board of |
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Education, where her hard work and determination had a positive |
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impact on public education in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Conrad has been an important voice for |
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progress and equal justice, and it is truly fitting that she |
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receive special recognition for her many achievements; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Eleanor Nelson Conrad on her many |
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contributions to her profession and her community and extend |
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congratulations to her on being named a 2015 Distinguished |
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Alumni honoree by the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation; and, |
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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 March 30, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |