SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Linda Patterson, who is retiring after more than 30
years of outstanding service as a teacher with the Cotulla
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Linda Patterson came to the Cotulla Independent
School District after completing her bachelor's degree at Our
Lady of the Lake University in 1983; a longtime chemistry teacher
at Cotulla High School, she returned to the university and earned
a master's degree in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her work, Mrs. Patterson has assisted
with a wide array of student activities over the years; she has
taken students from different disciplines to University
Interscholastic League competitions at the state level, and she
sponsored a group of students whose petition for a tobacco-free
campus led to a district-wide policy change; and
WHEREAS, Her students have greatly benefited from her
practical teaching methods, her encouragement, and her enthusiasm
for sharing her love of science; she is the recipient of two Bell
Awards and was named Teacher of the Year on multiple occasions; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator, she is respected and admired
by colleagues and students alike, and her presence at Cotulla
High School will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Linda Patterson
on her valuable contributions to the education of many
generations of Cotulla students and extend to her best wishes for
continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate