| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and |
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| 9 | 10 | | generosity of Patti Rogers, whose rich and meaningful life was |
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| 10 | 11 | | filled with gratitude, love, and joyful purpose; led by her |
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| 11 | 12 | | servant's heart, she faithfully served as a teacher, role model, |
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| 12 | 13 | | and mentor to many and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, |
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| 13 | 14 | | and friend; and |
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| 14 | 15 | | WHEREAS, Born on January 23, 1960, Patricia Rogers was an |
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| 15 | 16 | | exemplary Texas citizen and an esteemed member of her community; |
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| 16 | 17 | | she led a rewarding career as an educator for three decades, and |
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| 17 | 18 | | she served as an elementary school teacher in the Birdville and |
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| 18 | 19 | | Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School Districts, where she |
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| 19 | 20 | | was respected and admired by her students and colleagues; and |
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| 20 | | - | WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to her calling in education and in |
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| 21 | | - | serving others, Patti made a positive difference in the lives of |
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| 22 | | - | innumerable schoolchildren, teachers, and families through her |
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| 23 | | - | compassionate encouragement and her skillful guidance as an |
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| 21 | + | WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to her calling in education and |
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| 22 | + | in serving others, Patti made a positive difference in the lives |
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| 23 | + | of innumerable schoolchildren, teachers, and families through |
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| 24 | + | her compassionate encouragement and her skillful guidance as an |
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| 24 | 25 | | educator; over the course of her teaching career, she received |
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| 25 | 26 | | recognition for her accomplishments and for her outstanding |
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| 26 | 27 | | commitment to education, which included being awarded Teacher of |
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| 27 | 28 | | the Year for the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School |
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| 28 | 29 | | District; and |
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| 29 | 30 | | WHEREAS, Patti was a devoted wife and mother and a |
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| 30 | 31 | | cherished daughter, sister, and grandmother; she raised her |
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| 31 | 32 | | children by loving, faithful example, and they were a source of |
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| 32 | 33 | | great pride and joy in her life; Patti was also blessed with |
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| 33 | 34 | | grandchildren, whom she adored, and who enriched her life |
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| 34 | 35 | | immeasurably; a dear friend to so many, Patti played an integral |
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| 35 | 36 | | role in the lives of her loved ones, and she was a source of |
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| 36 | 37 | | inspiration and light in the lives of those around her; and |
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| 37 | 38 | | WHEREAS, A woman of loyalty, strength, and grace, Patti's |
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| 38 | 39 | | bright and joyous spirit was appreciated by all who knew her, and |
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| 39 | 40 | | her contributions to her community and to the field of elementary |
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| 40 | 41 | | education in Texas leave a lasting legacy of excellence and |
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| 41 | 42 | | service; her love for her family and her dedication to serving |
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| 42 | 43 | | others will not be forgotten, and her memory will be forever |
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| 43 | 44 | | treasured by her family and by all who were privileged to share in |
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| 44 | 45 | | her life; now, therefore, be it |
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| 45 | 46 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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| 46 | 47 | | Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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| 47 | 48 | | family of Patricia Carla Rogers; and, be it further |
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| 48 | 49 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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| 49 | 50 | | her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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| 50 | 51 | | Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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| 51 | 52 | | memory of Patti Rogers. |
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