SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Burlyce Logan on the occasion of her graduation from
the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Burlyce Logan first enrolled in 1956 as one of the
first African American students to attend the university after
the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling by the United
States Supreme Court; she faced prejudice and discrimination on
campus before dropping out of school to move to California, where
she married and began her family; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Logan remained determined
to earn a college degree from the University of North Texas; she
returned with her husband to Denton in 1996 and held a number of
jobs, including work at the university, before reenrolling in
classes in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Upon her return as a student, Mrs. Logan
distinguished herself in classes, earning the admiration of her
of first serving as a pioneer in the university's integration and
then excelling in school after a hiatus of nearly half a century
are an inspiration to all those who know her; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Logan embodies the virtues of courage,
strength, and resolve, and it is truly fitting that she be
honored for this signal achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Burlyce Logan on
her many achievements and extend congratulations to her on the
occasion of her graduation from the University of North Texas;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard 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 June 2, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate