SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 662
In Memory
of
Lanny van Allen
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Lanny van Allen, who
died March 27, 2015, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Lanny van Allen was born on March 25, 1936, in
Somerset, Kentucky, and she spent her formative years in nearby
Lancaster; she earned a bachelor's degree from Centre College in
Danville, Kentucky, and a master's degree from George Peabody
College in Nashville, Tennessee; in 1991, she earned a doctorate
in curriculum development from The University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the field of education, Mrs. van
Allen spent 15 years teaching in middle school and high school
classrooms and was recognized for excellence on numerous
occasions; she regularly contributed to professional publications,
and she retired from a distinguished administrative career as
director of programs for English language arts in the Division of
Curriculum and Professional Development at the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, She shared 55 years of marriage with Dirk van
Allen; they were blessed with two children and two grandchildren,
and she guided her family according to the principles of her
faith; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. van Allen was an active member of All Saint's
Episcopal Church, where she served in a number of leadership
positions; she gave generously of her time to the community and
was the first female member and female president of the Exchange
Club of Austin and a driving force in BookSpring's Reach Out and
Read program; and
WHEREAS, Lanny van Allen was a woman of grace and charm and
was respected and admired throughout the community; she was a
friend and a mentor to many, and she leaves behind memories that
will long be cherished by all 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 of Lanny van Allen; 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 Lanny van Allen.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate