SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 331
WHEREAS, Myrlan Coleman retired as an art instructor at
Weatherford College in 2020, drawing to a close an outstanding
tenure that spanned more than five decades; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Ms. Coleman accepted a position in the
audio/visual department of Weatherford College; a graduate of
The University of Texas at Austin, she went on to earn a master's
degree from Texas Woman's University, and soon after, she became
an instructor at WC; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of 51 years with the college,
Ms. Coleman demonstrated an outstanding commitment to her
students and distinguished herself as a caring and supportive
mentor; she has inspired many young artists, and in her last year
as an educator, she hosted her 100th student art exhibition; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman further benefited the college by
serving as department chair from 1999 to 2005; in addition, she
was tasked with designing WC's annual Christmas card, and she
painted a portrait of Marjorie Black Alkek for the Alkek Fine
Arts Center; among her many achievements, she was honored at the
Weatherford College annual employee awards dinner, and she
received the 2019 Presidential Service Award at the Presidential
Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Myrlan Coleman has made a profound and positive
difference in the lives of countless students, and she may indeed
reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Myrlan Coleman on her
retirement as an art instructor at Weatherford College and extend
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Ms. Coleman as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 28, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate