H.R. No. 1774
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas PTA president Suzi Kennon has distinguished
herself as a tireless advocate for Texas youth; and
WHEREAS, Since 2020, Mrs. Kennon has overseen Texas PTA,
which was founded in 1909 and has proved to be a vital resource for
parents, teachers, school administrators, and community leaders;
nearly half a million members strong, the organization seeks to
encourage family engagement in order to promote the health,
education, and overall well-being of children on school campuses
across the state; and
WHEREAS, A committed champion of her local community,
Mrs. Kennon has held several leadership roles with the Wylie ISD
PTA, including president; during her tenure at the helm of the Texas
PTA, she has ably guided the organization through the many
challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kennon is a recipient of the Elizabeth W.
Garrison Award from the Wylie ISD Education Foundation, and Texas
PTA named her an honorary life member and recognized her with an
extended service award; in addition, she received the National PTA
Life Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Kennon enjoys the love
and support of a fine family that includes her husband and three
children; and
WHEREAS, Suzi Kennon has contributed significantly to the
nearly 2,200 PTAs in the Lone Star State and helped make the state
an even better place in which to live and raise a family, and her
outstanding efforts in behalf of Texas schoolchildren are indeed
deserving of commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Suzi Kennon for her service to Texas PTA
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 Mrs. Kennon as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Holland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1774 was adopted by the House on May
22, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House