H.R. No. 2055 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kathleen Long retired as a mathematics professor at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus on December 31, 2022, drawing to a close an exceptional career that spanned 23 years; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure at Dallas College Brookhaven, Ms. Long distinguished herself as a developmental math instructor; passionate about her work in the classroom, she inspired countless students in their lives and careers; in recognition of her skill and dedication, she was awarded a 2013-2014 Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award from the Dallas County Community College District; and WHEREAS, Ms. Long earned a bachelor of science degree from West Texas State University in 1986 and a master of science degree from Texas Woman's University in 2000; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Long has demonstrated the spirit and commitment that are the hallmarks of our best educators, and she may indeed take pride in a career well spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kathleen Long on her retirement as a mathematics professor at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus 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. Long as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bumgarner ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2055 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House