SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 832
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Joyce Willard Teal on the occasion of her 2015
induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Teal is an award-winning educator, counselor,
author, and motivational speaker who has taught middle school in
Atlanta and Dallas; she began writing professionally in 1995 and
has authored 16 books for adolescent and adult audiences; and
WHEREAS, She has a passion for helping children, and she
has devoted much of her life to counseling young people; she
hosts a weekly radio talk show, The Teal Appeal, on KEBN Internet
Radio; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished leader in her field, Dr. Teal was
named Who's Who Among American Teachers, and she is a recipient
of the Dallas Independent School District's Principles of Public
Service Award; she has guided countless children on their
educational paths, and she is truly deserving of recognition for
her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Joyce Willard Teal for her
exceptional contributions to education in our state and extend
congratulations to her on her 2015 induction into the African
American Educators Hall of Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem 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 May 19, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate