89R29556 EME-D
 
  By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1113
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Martha Black is retiring as senior associate
  director of admission for boarding recruitment of St. Stephen's
  Episcopal School in Austin in 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary
  tenure with the school that has spanned three decades; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Black, a fifth-generation Texan, joined the
  office of admission at St. Stephen's in 1995 as a scheduler and
  receptionist, and she has earned multiple promotions over the
  years; in her current role, she has traveled thousands of miles
  across the U.S. to recruit talented students to the school; in
  addition, she has led new student orientation, planned numerous
  admission events, and served as the longtime sponsor of the Key
  Society, the campus volunteer group; and
         WHEREAS, In retirement, Ms. Black will have the opportunity
  to spend more time with her grandchildren, read, travel, and
  garden; and
         WHEREAS, Through her dedication, leadership, and expertise,
  Martha Black has greatly benefited the students and staff of
  St. Stephen's Episcopal School and earned the respect and
  admiration of all those who have been fortunate enough to work with
  her, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as
  she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Martha Black on her retirement from
  St. Stephen's Episcopal School and extend to her sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Black as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.