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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Phyllis Speer Foley is retiring as a kindergarten |
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teacher with the Leon Independent School District in May 2023, |
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drawing to a close an exceptional career with the district that has |
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spanned half a century; and |
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WHEREAS, An alum of Leon ISD, Phyllis Foley was hired to teach |
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second grade for the district in 1973 after earning her degree in |
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education from Sam Houston State University; shortly before the |
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beginning of the school year, she was informed that she would be |
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launching the district's kindergarten program instead, and she |
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started the year with no curriculum, no supplies, and more than 20 |
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eager students; despite the challenges, she persevered and went on |
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to serve as the district's only kindergarten teacher for the next |
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several years; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Foley also drove a school bus for Leon ISD, and |
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while working, she went back to school to obtain a master's degree; |
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she has taught three generations of local families over the years, |
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and she has adapted to numerous changes in administration, |
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requirements, curriculum, and technology, attending many workshops |
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and training programs along the way; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Foley shared a |
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rewarding marriage of 47 years with her husband, the late Tommy |
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Foley, and today she enjoys the love and support of their four |
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children; and |
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WHEREAS, Through her skill, professionalism, and commitment |
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to excellence, Phyllis Foley has made a profound and positive |
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difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and her |
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contributions to the district will resonate for years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate kindergarten teacher Phyllis Speer |
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Foley on her retirement from the Leon Independent School District |
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and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Foley as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |