2023S0384-1 04/21/23
By: Kolkhorst S.R. No. 571
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jeane Block Spencer on her distinguished career as an
educator; and
WHEREAS, Naturally drawn to the field of education, Jeane
was gifted and driven as a student, and she graduated first in her
class from Pickard High School and was the first African American
student to be accepted into Blinn College's academic program; she
continued her education at The University of Texas, where she
earned a bachelor's degree in English and soon after, she began
her long and fulfilling career as a teacher; and
WHEREAS, Jeane worked as a fifth-grade teacher with the
Aldine School District in Houston, where she received valuable
guidance and mentorship from the district's dedicated educators;
while living in Houston, she continued her education at the
University of Houston, and she married Dennis A. Spencer Sr., her
beloved late husband; and
WHEREAS, After relocating to New Mexico, Jeane taught with
Las Cruces Public Schools, and she and her husband were blessed
with two sons, Dennis and William; she continued her career as an
educator in New Mexico for 18 years, including serving as a
special-education teacher for more than a decade; her empathetic
and creative approach to teaching helped her students to flourish
in their environment; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strong spiritual faith, Jeane has been
a longtime member of the congregation of Bethel Second Baptist
Church, where she has served as a Sunday school teacher,
deaconess, and as the Christian education vice chair; she has
contributed numerous written articles to The Mission, a study
guide for the women of the National Baptist Convention, USA; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected alumna of Blinn College and
The University of Texas, Jeane has reflected the highest ideals
of teaching throughout her career, and her dedication as an
educator has made a positive and lasting difference in the lives
of countless students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Jeane Block Spencer on her exemplary
career and on her many contributions to excellence in education;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.