SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 838

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

WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon has served in many roles over the course of her distinguished career, including those of teacher, principal, author, director, trainer, coach, and consultant; she began in 1974 as a teacher in the Grand Prairie Independent School District, where she has served for the majority of her career; and

WHEREAS, Among her many career highlights are the design and facilitation of the Women of Color K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program and the MAN-UP Initiative; she implemented the first Advancement Via Individual Determination program in Grand Prairie and played an important role in the restructuring of the Texas Educator Preparation Program, and she served as cochair of the Texas Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon has for many years been an invaluable leader in Texas education, and it is indeed fitting that she receive special recognition for her many contributions to her community and her profession; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Marva T. Dixon 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