SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 818
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Barbara Jean Jones-Vickers, who is retiring on June 4,
2009, after 20 years of outstanding service to the Dallas
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, A 1961 graduate of James Madison High School, Mrs.
Vickers earned a degree from Bishop College and joined the Dallas
Independent School District in 1989 after working in the private
sector for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vickers served as the lead instructor in the
Career Connection Department at the H. W. Longfellow Career
Exploration Academy; an inspiring and gifted teacher, she
captured the imagination and attention of her students; and
WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of her students,
Mrs. Vickers gave generously of her time and energy to help them
with their work, and she instilled in them a sense of pride and a
lifelong love of learning; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator who was named Teacher of the
Year on more than one occasion, Mrs. Vickers is respected and
admired by her colleagues and students alike, and her presence at
the H. W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Barbara Jean Jones-Vickers for her
exemplary contributions to the Dallas Independent School
District and extend to her best wishes for the retirement years
ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate