By: Deuell S.C.R. No. 25
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A distinguished career in the field of education
drew to a close with the retirement of Linda Muhl from Dr. John D.
Horn High School in Mesquite in May 2008; and
WHEREAS, Born in Aquilla, Linda Muhl moved to Mesquite at the
age of four and graduated from Mesquite High School in 1955; she is
the mother of four children, Andy, Peter, Kip, and Sally, and she
and her husband, Andrew H. Muhl, Jr., have also welcomed 10
grandchildren and a great-granddaughter into their family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Muhl enrolled in college at age 36, and she
joined the faculty at North Mesquite High School six years later;
her tenure at the school extended for 20 years, during which she
taught social studies and English; she went on to establish the
Gifted Department at Horn High School, teaching there for nine
years; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding educator emphasized discovery in
her classes, and she often recited insightful sayings to her
students, such as "making a difference in this world is much more
important than getting a big paycheck" and "no kind thoughts are
ever meaningful left unshared"; one of her favorite maxims is
especially well remembered by many of her students: "do not let life
pass you by like a train in the night; jump aboard, seizing every
opportunity possible"; this phrase not only inspired many young
people to take account of the opportunities available to them, but
also summed up the positive approach that Mrs. Muhl took in her own
life in realizing her dream of becoming an educator; and
WHEREAS, Several prestigious accolades have come to Mrs. Muhl
over the course of her 29-year career, including induction into the
Mesquite Independent School District Apple Corps, an honor society
for local teachers, and selection as Outstanding High School
Teacher of the Year for 2000 by the Texas Council of Teachers of
English; in addition, she holds life memberships in the North
Mesquite High School and John Horn High School Parent Teacher
Associations; and
WHEREAS, Educators as enthusiastic and inspiring as Linda
Muhl are deserving of the highest respect, and her exceptional
vitality and dedication have made a lasting and positive impression
on her students and her fellow teachers; a great asset to the
Mesquite ISD throughout her tenure, she may indeed reflect with
pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Linda Muhl on her retirement from Horn High
School in Mesquite 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 Mrs. Muhl as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.