Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR2057

Introduced
5/13/09  
Refer
5/15/09  
Enrolled
5/25/09  

Caption

Congratulating Verda Herrington on her retirement as assistant band director at Clint Small, Jr. Middle School in Austin.

Impact

The resolution serves to recognize the important role that educators like Ms. Herrington play in enriching the lives of their students and the community. By celebrating her achievements, the bill emphasizes the value of music education in schools and the lasting impact of dedicated teachers. The acknowledgment of her career will likely inspire current and future educators in the field of music education.

Summary

HR2057 is a resolution that honors Verda Herrington upon her retirement from her role as assistant band director at Clint Small, Jr. Middle School in Austin. The resolution acknowledges her remarkable contributions to music education over a distinguished 40-year career, during which she has played significant roles in various educational institutions, developing programs that have led her students to achieve high honors in music competitions. Her dedication to the art of music and her influence on her students' lives are highlighted as key aspects of her legacy.

Contention

While the resolution is largely celebratory and focused on Ms. Herrington’s accomplishments, it subtly underscores ongoing discussions about the significance of arts and music programs within the educational system. Advocates for music education often face challenges regarding funding and support for such programs, and resolutions like HR2057 may help highlight the need for ongoing investment in the arts in schools.

Notable_points

Notably, Ms. Herrington's students have gone on to have successful careers in various aspects of music, including performance and teaching. This highlights the long-term benefits of investing in quality music education. Furthermore, her induction into the Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame exemplifies the recognition she has received from her peers for her contributions to the field.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR59

Congratulating Marie Gonzales on her retirement as the executive director of special education at Round Rock ISD.

TX HR333

Congratulating Juanita Valdez-Cox on her retirement as executive director of LUPE.

TX HR1187

Congratulating the Rushing Middle School Symphonic Winds of Prosper ISD on being invited to perform at the 2023 Midwest Clinic in Chicago.

TX HR74

Congratulating Amy McAfee of Crandall Middle School on her selection to attend a summer institute at Harvard University.

TX HR1294

Congratulating Bill Waters on his retirement as principal of Central High School in San Angelo ISD.

TX HR1205

Congratulating Ashika Ganguly on receiving her master's degree in education policy and planning from The University of Texas at Austin.

TX HR293

Congratulating Lavona Burgess on her retirement as director of support services for the Flower Mound Police Department.

TX HR79

Congratulating Carolyn Witherspoon on her retirement as the executive director of the Coalition of Health Services, Inc., in Amarillo.

TX HR2533

Congratulating Roma ISD superintendent Carlos Guzman on his retirement.

TX HR2508

Congratulating Malavika Subramaniam on graduating as a member of the Class of 2023 at Vandegrift High School in Austin.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.