SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Eleanor Nelson Conrad, who has been named a 2015
Distinguished Alumni honoree by the Champaign Urbana Schools
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Eleanor Conrad is a 1942 graduate of Champaign
High School who has dedicated more than 50 years to public
service through her exemplary work in the fields of education,
social justice, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, Her involvement in social justice issues can be
traced to the 1950s, when she was an active participant in lunch
counter sit-ins; in addition, she was the first African American
to be elected foreman of the Dallas County Grand Jury; and
WHEREAS, She has served on the Texas State Board of
Education, where her hard work and determination had a positive
impact on public education in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Conrad has been an important voice for
progress and equal justice, and it is truly fitting that she
receive special recognition for her many achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Eleanor Nelson Conrad on her many
contributions to her profession and her community and extend
congratulations to her on being named a 2015 Distinguished
Alumni honoree by the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation; 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 March 30, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate