82R550 MMS-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 165
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Susan Diane Jackson, who passed away on June 12,
2010, at the age of 59, lived life with a joy and grace that
transcended every challenge and that called forth the best in
everyone she met; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 26, 1950, and raised in Carrizo
Springs, Diane Jackson graduated from Southwest Texas State
University in 1972, earned a master's degree from Sul Ross State
University in 1976, and was awarded her doctor of education degree
by Texas A&M University in 1987; four years later, she completed
postgraduate work at the University of Houston, where she served as
an adjunct professor of education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jackson taught in San Antonio and Eagle Pass
before spending the remaining 30 years of her career with the Spring
Branch Independent School District; in the SBISD she held a number
of different posts and served most recently as executive director
for policy administration and governmental relations; she was a
founding member of the Texas School Alliance and a forceful
advocate for the schoolchildren of Texas; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the SBISD, Dr. Jackson
organized innumerable field trips to the State Capitol, in order
for students to observe legislative proceedings and meet with
representatives and state senators; she also encouraged students to
seek legislative internships and supported them in that effort; and
WHEREAS, Profoundly engaged in the world around her, Dr.
Jackson was an avid traveler; she reveled in exploring the culture
and history of the countries she visited and developed a special
affinity for Italy and China; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed educator was affiliated with a number
of professional organizations and served in an advisory capacity
with the colleges of education at both Texas A&M and the University
of Houston; in addition, she was an alumna of Leadership Houston and
Leadership Texas, a life member of the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo Association, and a member and former president of the
Memorial--Spring Branch Rotary Club; she also held membership in
the Texas A&M former students association and the 12th Man
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, For her outstanding service in behalf of Texas
students, Dr. Jackson was recognized in 2009 with membership in the
Dean's Roundtable, an honor conferred by the Texas A&M University
College of Education and Human Development; in May 2010, the SBISD
also paid tribute to her stellar professional contributions with
the creation of the Diane Jackson Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, The passion and generosity of spirit that Diane
Jackson brought to every endeavor endeared her deeply to all who
knew her, and she will be forever treasured by those who were
blessed to share in her love and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Susan Diane
Jackson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
to her sisters, Carla Anne Jackson, Jennifer Davis, Marcia Leigh
Rowland, and Mary Elizabeth Roberts; to her brother-in-law, Larry
Roberts; to her nieces, Christine Rowland, Alexandria Davis, and
Liesel Roberts; to her close friend and companion, Richard Cole;
and to her many other relatives and 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 Dr. Susan
Diane Jackson.