SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1037
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Julia De Foor Jay, who has been named a Piper
Professor of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. De Foor Jay was selected for the title of
Piper Professor by the board of directors of the Minnie Stevens
Piper Foundation; the award honors professors in Texas colleges
and universities for outstanding scholarly and academic
achievement and for excellence in the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. De Foor Jay is a professor of English at the
San Jacinto College Central Campus; she was nominated for the
award by the president of San Jacinto College; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Dr. De Foor Jay taught for
two decades at Pasadena High School before joining the faculty of
San Jacinto College; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary professor, Dr. De Foor Jay has
consistently set high standards and has aspired to excellence
throughout her years of teaching, and she has enriched the lives
of countless students through her dedication and skill; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Julia De Foor Jay on her
exceptional service in the field of education and extend
congratulations to her on earning the title of Piper Professor of
2009; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her
honor as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate