H.R. No. 1578
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Therese Shelton has received the 2015 Ron Barnes
Distinguished Service to Students Award from the Texas Section of
the Mathematical Association of America; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1915, the MAA is the largest
professional society dedicated to advancing the mathematical
sciences at the undergraduate level; Dr. Shelton has been honored
by her peers for her exceptional efforts to prepare students for
careers in mathematics; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Shelton began her teaching career as an
assistant professor at Southwestern University in 1987, and she was
made an associate professor in 1994; during her tenure, she has
guided many students as they have prepared their work to present at
mathematics conferences, encouraging them to go beyond the usual
requirements of undergraduate coursework; additionally, she has
served as chair of the mathematics and computer science department
and the natural sciences division, and she has made presentations
at a number of professional gatherings; and
WHEREAS, After developing an interest in mathematics in high
school, Dr. Shelton earned a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M
University and went on to attain a master's degree and a doctorate
from Clemson University; she enjoys spending leisure time with her
family and working in her garden, and she is an active member of the
Georgetown community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her years of dedicated service,
Dr. Therese Shelton has exemplified the qualities that are the
hallmarks of a great professor, and she has earned the respect and
admiration of colleagues and students alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Therese Shelton on receiving
the Ron Barnes Distinguished Service to Students Award 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. Shelton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1578 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House