SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 834

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Thalia Matherson on the occasion of her 2015 induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Matherson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district administrator, and she is noted in particular for her skill in merging the worlds of education and community service; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 20 years with the Dallas Independent School District, Dr. Matherson also served as a recruiter and as a facilitator for principal staff development; she was a member of the Superintendent's Council and served as president of the Dallas School Administrators Association; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Matherson's civic involvement has included membership and positions of leadership in an array of organizations, including Southern Methodist University, Huston-Tillotson University, the Dallas Women's Foundation, the Dallas Retired Teachers Association, the North Texas Conference of United Methodist Women, and the Trinity Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; it is indeed fitting that she receive recognition for her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Thalia Matherson on her commitment to excellence in education and extend congratulations to her on her 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