SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 835

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

WHEREAS, Betty Perkins is a veteran educator who began her career in the Dallas Independent School District as a fifth-grade teacher at J. N. Ervin Elementary School in 1958; she served the district for 42 years until her retirement in 2001; and

WHEREAS, She had a passion for helping students learn to read and for helping colleagues become skillful reading instructors; she served as a staff development specialist and coordinator of the Success in Reading program at Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center, and she later joined the staff at Sequoyah Learning Center, where she served as dean of instruction and as principal; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Betty Perkins used her professional expertise to support countless teachers in their educational endeavors; she has been recognized as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America, and it is indeed fitting that she be honored for her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Betty L. Perkins on 42 years of educational leadership 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