SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 842

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

WHEREAS, Over the course of her distinguished career, Dr. Barree has served as an elementary school teacher, a mathematics facilitator in the Dallas Independent School District, and as an educator in the Catholic Diocese; and

WHEREAS, She began her teaching career in 1948 in Crowell at a time when formal education for African Americans often ended after the seventh grade; in response to this educational shortcoming, she and her husband designed a curriculum and became certified to teach at the high school level, and they helped countless students complete their high school degrees; she has also helped numerous prisoners turn their lives around by helping them earn general educational development certification; and

WHEREAS, She has had a profound impact on the lives of her students and their families, and it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition for her many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Marie A. Barree 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