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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 833
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Charlie Mae Smith on the occasion of her 2015 induction |
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into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, Charlie Mae Smith combined her love of reading and |
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her commitment to public service to forge a long and fulfilling |
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career as a librarian; she earned a bachelor's degree from |
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Prairie View A&M University and a master's degree in library |
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science from Texas Woman's University; and |
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WHEREAS, She is the first African American to be a member |
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of the Duncanville Public Library Board and to serve as its |
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president; a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, |
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Incorporated, she was named Texas Outstanding Delta; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of her many contributions to her |
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community, the Charlie Mae Smith Library Media Center at the Paul |
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L. Dunbar Learning Center was named in her honor; in addition, |
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she was named an Oliver Wendell Holmes Classical Academy Living |
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Legend; she is truly deserving of admiration and respect for her |
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many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Charlie Mae Smith on her commitment |
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to excellence in education and extend congratulations to her on |
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her 2015 induction into the African American Educators Hall of |
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Fame; 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 esteem 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 May 19, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |