SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569
In Memory
of
Jane Swann Nethercut
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays
tribute to the life of educator and advocate Jane Swann
Nethercut, who died March 15, 2013, at the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, Born New Year's Day in 1950, this compassionate
soul dedicated her considerable talents to ensuring that young
Central Texans had excellent educational opportunities and that
they understood the importance of nonviolence in society; and
WHEREAS, Jane Swann Nethercut started out teaching high
school Latin and journalism in her native state of Georgia and
was named the state's Outstanding Latin Teacher in her first
year; and
WHEREAS, After she and her husband, Dr. William Robert
Nethercut, moved to Austin in 1976, she taught Latin and English
at Gonzales High School in Gonzales; she then taught Latin and
journalism at O. Henry Middle School from 1978 to 1987,
establishing Austin's first Latin program for middle school
students; and
WHEREAS, From 1987 to 1999, Mrs. Nethercut taught at Lanier
High School in Austin, where she also co-wrote the school's
successful Blue Ribbon application; in 1995, she cofounded the
International Day Without Violence, which drew human rights
activists Arun Gandhi and the Reverend Joseph Lowery in its
inaugural year; she ended her illustrious career as the Child
Study System Coordinator for the Austin Independent School
District Office of Learning Support Services; and
WHEREAS, For her enduring commitment to education, Mrs.
Nethercut was named Teacher of the Year at the school, district,
and regional levels; she was an outstanding example for her three
children, and she leaves them with a lifetime of cherished
memories and a legacy of remarkable achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jane Swann Nethercut; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Jane Nethercut.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate