H.R. No. 1704
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Lisa Veitenheimer of Keller, who passed away on April 7,
2009, at the age of 49; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 4, 1959, in Madison, Wisconsin, Mrs.
Veitenheimer earned her bachelor's degree in education from
Midwestern State University in 1981; she went on to serve with
distinction as a second-grade teacher in the Eanes Independent
School District in Austin; and
WHEREAS, After a notable 17-year tenure, she relocated to
Canyon, where she worked as a substitute teacher and her husband,
James Veitenheimer, served as superintendent; the couple moved
again in 2004, when Mr. Veitenheimer was named superintendent of
Keller schools; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Veitenheimer had a passion for education and a
gift for inspiring others, and she assisted many people who were in
need of extra help; she devoted many hours to mentoring new teachers
and to tutoring struggling students, seeking to enhance the
abilities and engage the minds of all she met; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Veitenheimer also shared her time with the
Keller ISD Education Foundation, which provides grants to teachers
and significant educational benefits to students; a founding member
of its board of directors, she aided in the formation and operation
of the foundation from 2004 until the time of her passing; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Veitenheimer's dynamic presence and positive
spirit brought enthusiasm and ideas to Keller schools; she
encouraged and supported teachers and students to grow in their
scholastic endeavors, to think in new ways, and to offer their best
efforts each day; she lived a caring and purposeful life, and she
will always be remembered with great affection and admiration; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lisa Veitenheimer and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, James Veitenheimer; to her daughter, Allison
Veitenheimer; to her parents, John and Diane Franklin; and to her
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lisa
Veitenheimer.
Truitt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1704 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 7, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House