87R20700 CJM-D
 
  By: Dean H.R. No. 722
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick has been named a
  recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award by the Longview
  Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, the district recognizes former students
  who have excelled in their careers and who have made significant
  contributions to their communities; honorees are nominated
  at-large and selected by other distinguished alumni, volunteer
  committee members, and the district's community relations office;
  and
         WHEREAS, A 1957 graduate of Longview High School, Dr. Brick
  earned a bachelor's degree at Baylor University, master's degrees
  at George Washington University and the University of Hawaii, and a
  doctorate in education, curriculum, and instruction at Texas A&M
  University; she enjoyed a rewarding career in education, serving
  with schools in Longview, Dallas, Hawaii, and Pakistan before
  retiring in 2017; highly dedicated to her community, she was twice
  elected to the College Station City Council, and she has served on
  the boards of a number of civic organizations; and
         WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
  source of great pride to all those associated with Longview ISD, and
  Blanche Brick is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick on her
  receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Longview
  Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes
  for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Dr. Brick as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.