88R30711 JRI-D
By: Bumgarner H.R. No. 2056
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Over the course of some 60 years, Pat Stone has
played an indispensable role in keeping the children of Lewisville
safe on their way to and from school; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Lewisville, Ms. Stone helped
lead the effort to establish crossing guards for local schools
after becoming concerned about students negotiating the traffic on
area streets; she recruited assistance from a state trooper to
learn the details of the job and soon began service as the first
crossing guard in the city's history; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stone has continued her dedicated efforts
through the years and has long served as a guard for Southridge
Elementary School; today, six decades after beginning her duties,
she is still safeguarding students; in recognition of her
exceptional efforts, the City of Lewisville Facebook group declared
that May 1 will be celebrated annually as Ms. Pat "the Crossing
Guard" Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, Through her deep commitment to the children of
Lewisville, Pat Stone has earned the lasting respect and gratitude
of area families and school personnel, and she may take justifiable
pride in her important contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Pat Stone for her many years of service as
a crossing guard in Lewisville and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Stone as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.