SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 841
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Evelyn Dickerson on the occasion of her 2015 induction
into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Dickerson's extensive classroom experience
ranges from early childhood instruction to college; she began her
career in education in 1963 as a physical education teacher and a
coach in Terrell; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her decades-long career, she
has also served as a counselor, a mentor for other teachers, and a
curriculum writer; she designed and implemented a model early
childhood education program for inner city preschoolers at the
Jimmie Tyler Brashear Early Childhood Center, and she has helped
families to build more than 1,000 home libraries; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished educator has had a profound
impact on the lives of countless students and their families,
and she is truly deserving of special recognition for her many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Evelyn Dickerson 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