SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
In Memory
of
Linda Bridges
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Linda Bridges, who died January 13,
2015, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Linda Bridges was an exemplary educator and union
leader whose commitment to Texas schools had a profound impact on
the lives of countless students and teachers across the state; and
WHEREAS, She began her career in education as an elementary
special education teacher in the Corpus Christi Independent
School District; she was a charter member of the Corpus Christi
American Federation of Teachers and served as the local union's
president for 24 years; and
WHEREAS, She became president of the Texas Chapter of the
American Federation of Teachers in 2005; under her leadership,
the union's membership increased from 48,000 to more than 65,000,
and she is credited with developing the process of elected
consultation, through which organizations in right-to-work states
can negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working
conditions; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her unshakeable belief in the
power of education and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Linda Bridges; 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 Linda Bridges.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 21, 2015, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate