85R26382 CJM-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 1976
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kay Newton is retiring from Trinity Valley School in
Fort Worth in June 2017, after more than four decades of exemplary
service; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
Mrs. Newton began her notable career in education as a first grade
teacher with the Fort Worth Independent School District; she
subsequently joined the faculty at Trinity Valley School, where she
has taught kindergarten for the past 44 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition to fulfilling her classroom duties with
distinction, Mrs. Newton has served TVS as the interim head of the
lower school, as chair of the head of school search team, and as a
member of the kindergarten admissions committee; respected and
admired by her students and peers alike, she has twice been
recognized with a TVS yearbook dedication; and
WHEREAS, In her retirement, Mrs. Newton plans to travel and
spend more time with her daughter, Natalie, and her grandchildren,
Sarah, Travis, and Reagan; and
WHEREAS, Kay Newton has embodied the spirit of service and
commitment that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she may
indeed take pride in a career well spent as she embarks on the next
exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kay Newton on her retirement from
Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Newton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.