H.R. No. 469 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Anna Jackson is being recognized with the Education Award by the YWCA of Lubbock at its annual Women of Excellence reception on March 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, Created in 1989, the Women of Excellence awards honor individuals for their contributions as leaders and volunteers, highlighting the vital role that women play in civic and professional endeavors in the Lubbock area; and WHEREAS, Anna Jackson is the executive director of leadership and professional development for the Lubbock Independent School District, and over the course of her career in education, she has worked as a teacher, counselor, behavior specialist, and administrator; during her tenure with Lubbock ISD, she has helped develop the Students Obtaining Success program, and she has led the district in implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports across its campuses; and WHEREAS, With her receipt of a Women of Excellence award, Anna Jackson joins an elite group of women who have been honored by the YWCA of Lubbock, and she is indeed a worthy role model for this and future generations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Anna Jackson on receiving a 2017 Women of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 469 was adopted by the House on February 20, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House