H.R. No. 2081
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andy Cleveland, the longest-serving educator in the
history of the Abilene Independent School District, is retiring on
May 27, 2011, bringing to a close a remarkable 55-year career as a
teacher; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Cleveland began teaching in 1956 in Lamesa and
then joined the Abilene ISD; she taught at several schools,
including Reagan, Bonham, and Lee Elementary, before becoming a
special education consulting teacher, and over the 51 years that
she has spent in the district, she has earned the admiration of
students, parents, and fellow educators alike for her caring,
dedicated manner; and
WHEREAS, A leader in her profession and community, Ms.
Cleveland is president of Education Abilene and a former member of
the board of directors for the Texas State Teachers Association; in
addition, she has been a member of the National Education
Association and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; she has
volunteered her time to support the Rape Crisis Center and the
Abilene Philharmonic, and she is also a valued congregant at
Westminster Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Known for her unwavering commitment to her students,
Andy Cleveland has made a positive difference in the lives of
countless young Texans and their families, and it is appropriate to
take this opportunity to honor her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Andy Cleveland on her outstanding career
with the Abilene Independent School District and extend to her
sincere best wishes for a very happy and rewarding retirement; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Cleveland as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Taylor
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2081 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House