SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 837
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mary E. Lester on the occasion of her 2015 induction
into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, A leader in the field of mathematics instruction,
Mary Lester served as the director of mathematics for the Dallas
Independent School District from 1974 to 1997; she was the first
African American to serve as a director in a major school district in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, As the mathematics director, she developed and
implemented innovative curriculums and computer-based instruction
programs, introduced computer-programming classes for elementary
school children, and implemented mathematics competitions that
offered college scholarships to students; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lester fostered positive and successful
learning environments that helped equip students throughout the
district with the tools that are needed for continued academic
success; she has been a respected and admired educational
administrator, and it is truly fitting that she be recognized for
her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Mary E. Lester 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