H.R. No. 1471
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt has been named a recipient of
a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award by the Killeen Independent School
District Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the alumni association recognizes
Killeen ISD graduates who have contributed significantly to their
communities or professions and who serve as inspiring role models
for future generations; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Harker Heights Elementary School,
Manor Junior High, and Killeen High School, Dr. Cavitt holds
bachelor's and master's degrees in horn performance from The
Juilliard School as well as a doctorate in music education from The
University of Texas at Austin; in addition, she has completed the
Harvard University Management Development Program for higher
education leaders; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cavitt began her career as a professional
musician and music educator, serving on the faculties of Michigan
State University, the University of Arizona, and The University of
Texas at San Antonio and as an administrator of instrumental music
at North East ISD in San Antonio; she went on to join the faculty of
Texas State University, where she currently serves as associate
vice president for academic success, dean of University College,
and professor of music education; through the years, she has also
benefited the university as director of graduate studies in music
and as associate director of the School of Music; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cavitt has received the Texas State University
Alumni Teaching Award of Honor, Everette Swinney Faculty Senate
Teaching Award, Presidential Awards of Distinction in Service and
Teaching, and the College Achievement Award for Excellence in
Scholarly/Creative Activity; she is an active clinician and
adjudicator, and her research has been presented at regional,
national, and international conferences; moreover, she has served
as editor for the Texas Music Education Research Journal for 13
years and as chair of the Instructional Strategies Research
Interest Group for the National Association for Music Education,
and she has compiled and edited publications on music education and
music theory; and
WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
source of great pride to all those associated with Killeen ISD, and
Dr. Mary Cavitt is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Mary Ellen Cavitt on her
receipt of a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Killeen
Independent School District Alumni Association 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. Cavitt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1471 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House