SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 833
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Charlie Mae Smith on the occasion of her 2015 induction
into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Mae Smith combined her love of reading and
her commitment to public service to forge a long and fulfilling
career as a librarian; she earned a bachelor's degree from
Prairie View A&M University and a master's degree in library
science from Texas Woman's University; and
WHEREAS, She is the first African American to be a member
of the Duncanville Public Library Board and to serve as its
president; a life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated, she was named Texas Outstanding Delta; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her many contributions to her
community, the Charlie Mae Smith Library Media Center at the Paul
L. Dunbar Learning Center was named in her honor; in addition,
she was named an Oliver Wendell Holmes Classical Academy Living
Legend; she is truly deserving of admiration and respect for her
many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Charlie Mae Smith on her commitment
to excellence in education 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