SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 759
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rhonda D. Woods, who is retiring after 31 years of
outstanding service with the Dallas Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Woman's University, Rhonda
Woods worked for a time supporting criminal justice programs
before reflecting on the life-changing potential of the field of
education; she then embarked on a new career in education by
serving as a substitute teacher at Lincoln High School; and
WHEREAS, She decided to be full-time and became a
kindergarten teacher at T. D. Marshall Elementary School, where
she was named the 1998-1999 Teacher of the Year; she returned to
school and earned master's degrees in educational administration
and counseling from Prairie View A&M University, and she began a
new chapter in her career by serving as a counselor at schools
across the district; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, she received numerous honors
for her work, including three Crest Awards and a Lone Star Bronze
Award; she is retiring from her distinguished career after this
year of service as a counselor at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Learning Center; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional educator, she is respected and
admired by her colleagues and students alike, and her presence
with the Dallas Independent School District will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Rhonda D. Woods on the positive
impact she has had on the lives of countless 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.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate