2023S0417-1 05/15/23
By: West S.R. No. 572
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Karen McCormick Zachary, who is retiring after a
distinguished 37-year career with the Dallas Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, A native of New Orleans, Karen received her
bachelor's degree in elementary education and teaching from
Prairie View A&M University in 1984; she was hired as an
elementary school teacher at L.P. Cowart Elementary School in
1986, marking the beginning of her long and impressive career
with the Dallas Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Karen has devoted her energy to the education of
children for almost four decades; she began her career as an
elementary school counselor at Birdie Alexander Elementary
School and Umphrey Lee Elementary School after earning a master's
degree in counseling education from Texas A&M
University-Commerce in 1992; her commitment to supporting and
guiding young students toward achieving their full potential has
been a positive influence on the lives of countless individuals;
and
WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful counselor, Karen has
greatly assisted her students and fellow educators with state
testing preparation, child advocacy resourcing, and
extracurricular activities such as Destination Imagination and
track and basketball programs; she was recognized as the
Outstanding Elementary School Counselor of the Southwest
Community in 2009 and as the Dallas Independent School District
Counselor of the Year in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Karen's stewardship and generosity extends
outside of the school district, and she is an active member of
Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville and the Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, where she has served in many leadership roles;
she has been an outstanding and trusted mentor, educator, and
advisor to all of her students, and she can reflect with pride on
her distinguished service in the Dallas Independent School
District; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Karen McCormick Zachary on her
exceptional career and her many contributions to public
education and to the Dallas community and extend to her best
wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.