87R20700 CJM-D
By: Dean H.R. No. 722
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick has been named a
recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award by the Longview
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the district recognizes former students
who have excelled in their careers and who have made significant
contributions to their communities; honorees are nominated
at-large and selected by other distinguished alumni, volunteer
committee members, and the district's community relations office;
and
WHEREAS, A 1957 graduate of Longview High School, Dr. Brick
earned a bachelor's degree at Baylor University, master's degrees
at George Washington University and the University of Hawaii, and a
doctorate in education, curriculum, and instruction at Texas A&M
University; she enjoyed a rewarding career in education, serving
with schools in Longview, Dallas, Hawaii, and Pakistan before
retiring in 2017; highly dedicated to her community, she was twice
elected to the College Station City Council, and she has served on
the boards of a number of civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
source of great pride to all those associated with Longview ISD, and
Blanche Brick is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick on her
receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Longview
Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Brick as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.