SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 838
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Marva T. Dixon on the occasion of her 2015
induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon has served in many roles over the course
of her distinguished career, including those of teacher,
principal, author, director, trainer, coach, and consultant; she
began in 1974 as a teacher in the Grand Prairie Independent
School District, where she has served for the majority of her
career; and
WHEREAS, Among her many career highlights are the design
and facilitation of the Women of Color K-12 Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics program and the MAN-UP Initiative;
she implemented the first Advancement Via Individual
Determination program in Grand Prairie and played an important
role in the restructuring of the Texas Educator Preparation
Program, and she served as cochair of the Texas Commission on
Standards for the Teaching Profession; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dixon has for many years been an invaluable
leader in Texas education, and it is indeed fitting that she
receive special recognition for her many contributions to her
community and her profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Marva T. Dixon on her commitment
to excellence in education and extend congratulations to her on
her 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