SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 833

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Charlie Mae Smith on the occasion of her 2015 induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Charlie Mae Smith combined her love of reading and her commitment to public service to forge a long and fulfilling career as a librarian; she earned a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University and a master's degree in library science from Texas Woman's University; and

WHEREAS, She is the first African American to be a member of the Duncanville Public Library Board and to serve as its president; a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, she was named Texas Outstanding Delta; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of her many contributions to her community, the Charlie Mae Smith Library Media Center at the Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center was named in her honor; in addition, she was named an Oliver Wendell Holmes Classical Academy Living Legend; she is truly deserving of admiration and respect for her many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Charlie Mae Smith on her commitment to excellence in education and extend congratulations to her on her 2015 induction into the African American Educators 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.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate