83R5537 LB-D
By: King of Parker H.R. No. 292
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Marsha Barber is retiring as the director of
development of Trinity Christian Academy in Willow Park in May
2013, drawing to a close a distinguished career in education that
has spanned four decades; and
WHEREAS, After receiving her bachelor's degree in elementary
education with an early childhood certification from Texas
Christian University, Dr. Barber worked as a teacher in the public
school system; over the years, she went on to earn her master's
degree in education from the University of Houston and a doctorate
in educational administration with an emphasis on Christian
education from Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Barber established Trinity Christian Academy in
1993; based at the Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park, the school
initially served 10 students in first through fourth grade; in the
past decade, she has overseen the development of TCA into an
institution with independent facilities that serves approximately
500 students from preschool to 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, Following her retirement at the end of the 2013
school year, Dr. Barber will stay active as a consultant for
developing Christian schools and as a volunteer with the Rotary
Club and Parker County Connections; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed educator enjoys the love and support
of her husband, Fred, and her three children, Erich, Christi, and
Lauren, and she is looking forward to spending more time with her
family and catching up on her reading; and
WHEREAS, Marsha Barber has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to her students, and her hard work and dedication have
made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Marsha Barber on her retirement as
the director of development of Trinity Christian Academy and extend
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Barber as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.