SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 829
WHEREAS, Gayle Fallon is retiring as president of the
Houston Federation of Teachers in May 2015, drawing to a close
three and a half decades of outstanding service with the
organization; and
WHEREAS, After earning her bachelor's degree in political
science from American University, Gayle Fallon began working as a
Vietnamese linguist and intelligence research analyst for the
National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland; in 1969, she
moved to Harris County, where she was an elementary, high school,
and alternative education teacher for the Aldine Independent
School District; from 1978 to 1980, she taught special education
for the North Forest Independent School District, and in 1981,
she graduated summa cum laude from Sam Houston State University
with a master's degree in educational administration; and
WHEREAS, Starting in 1980, she has been a staff
representative and president of the Houston Federation of
Teachers, and over her exemplary 35-year tenure, she has played a
vital role in the development and management of the federation,
organizing teachers, handling grievances, managing publications
and public relations, and overseeing political activities; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the Houston
federation, she has served as a member of the American Leadership
Forum and the board of the Texas Education Reform Caucus; she is a
graduate of Leadership Houston and has been a member of the
executive boards of the Harris County Central Labor Council and
the Texas affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers; and
WHEREAS, Gayle Fallon has greatly benefited the members of
the Houston Federation of Teachers through her dedication,
professionalism, and commitment to educators, and she may indeed
reflect with pride on her many career achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Gayle Fallon on her retirement
as president of the Houston Federation of Teachers 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 her as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate