SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 331 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sharon Young for 45 years of exceptional service with the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Sharon Young joined the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District in 1968; she spent the entirety of her distinguished career as an educator at Boswell High School, where she taught business and career preparation classes; she retired in 2013; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Young's students benefited greatly from her skillful teaching methods, her sincere concern for the individual, and her wise counsel and encouragement; her pragmatic approach to teaching and her expertise in her field helped prepare her students for success both in the business world and in life; and WHEREAS, Known for her enthusiastic school spirit, Mrs. Young assisted with a wide variety of student activities through the years; she also served on the Fort Worth High School Scholarship Awards Committee for Remington College and was instrumental in awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships to graduates wishing to pursue business careers; she worked with businesses throughout the area to help place her students in jobs through the school's work-study program; in addition, she served for more than 20 years as a sponsor of the Business Professionals of America; and WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Sharon Young had a profound impact on the lives of countless students and fellow teachers, and it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Sharon Young on her outstanding career as a teacher with the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District 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. Watson ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 7, 2019. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate