H.R. No. 268
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Vernagene Mott's many contributions to the
Pflugerville Independent School District are being recognized with
the dedication of Vernagene Mott Elementary School on October 21,
2017; and
WHEREAS, A native of Pflugerville, Ms. Mott received her
education in the district's schools, and she graduated as
valedictorian of Pflugerville High School; after earning a
bachelor's degree with honors in mathematics from The University of
Texas, she enjoyed a successful 35-year career as a math and science
teacher in the Pflugerville ISD; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Ms. Mott followed in the footsteps of her
father, grandfather, and father-in-law when she was elected to the
Pflugerville school district board of trustees; now serving her
fifth term, she currently holds the office of board president; she
has also served on the board of directors of the Texas Association
of School Boards; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished educator has further contributed
to her community through her extensive involvement in local civic
organizations; in recognition of all she has done to advance the
well-being of her hometown, she has been designated a Pflugerville
Legend by the Pflugerville Downtown Association and has been
recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a Community
Builder Award by the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, In tribute to Ms. Mott's service to Pflugerville
schools and the wider community, her colleagues on the Pflugerville
ISD board of trustees voted in November 2016 to name the district's
newest elementary school in her honor; this state-of-the-art,
109,000-square-foot facility features 50 classrooms and a library,
gymnasium, and cafeteria, as well as three playgrounds and
computer, art, and science labs; and
WHEREAS, Vernagene Mott has helped countless students to
acquire a sound academic foundation and has given tirelessly of her
time and talents in behalf of her fellow citizens, and she may
indeed reflect with pride on her lifetime of public service as she
receives this heartfelt honor from her community; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Vernagene Mott for
her immeasurable contributions to the Pflugerville Independent
School District and congratulate her on the naming of Vernagene
Mott Elementary School in her honor; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Mott as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Israel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 268 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House