SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 575
In Memory
of
Lori Cheryl Saunders Broughton
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Lori Cheryl Saunders Broughton, who
died November 4, 2022, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Lori Saunders was born on June 30, 1960, in
Houston, and she grew up in Baytown; a highly esteemed leader in
public education, she led a distinguished career as an educator
and school administrator, and she was a bright light in the lives
of her students, her colleagues, and her many loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Lori earned a bachelor's degree in education from
The University of Texas at Austin in 1982, and that same year, she
was joined in marriage with the love of her life, Ben Broughton;
She began her career as an educator by serving as a teacher at
Crosby Elementary School before accepting a position at Ashbel
Elementary School in Baytown; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the profession of teaching, Lori
continued to pursue her own education and acquired a master's
degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 1986; the
following year, she and her husband were blessed with the arrival
of their daughter, Whitney; and
WHEREAS, Lori was a loving and devoted mother, and she
cherished spending time with her young daughter; during this time
she served as an employee of the University of Houston-Clear Lake
before later joining the faculty of Armand Bayou Elementary
School, where she served as a third grade teacher; she later
accepted a position as the assistant principal at Brookwood
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Noted for her engaging leadership and her
enthusiastic approach to working with faculty, students, and
staff, Lori was appointed to serve as principal of Silverlake
Elementary School in the Pearland Independent School District;
during her first year as principal, she began pursuing a
doctorate degree in psychology at Texas A&M University, and she
graduated in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Lori led Sam Jamison Middle School and McWhirter
Elementary School during the last decade of her career before
retiring in 2014 from Westbrook Middle School; her passion for
contributing to the quality of public education helped to foster
a sense of mission and camaraderie among administrators,
teachers, parents, and students, and her wisdom, dedication, and
uncompromising work ethic made her an invaluable asset to each of
the institutions she served; and
WHEREAS, Lori and Ben shared 40 years of joyful marriage,
and together they raised their daughter with an abundance of
love; before retiring, Lori and Ben purchased a property near
Dripping Springs, where they established their family home on the
B Lazy 7 Ranch; Lori found great fulfillment in her home and in
time spent with family, and she also volunteered her time as a
mentor to future teachers; and
WHEREAS, A woman of grace, strength, and determination,
Lori was an example to others through her generous and
compassionate spirit and her commitment to upholding her values;
she was a source of inspiration to those around her and made a
positive and lasting difference in the lives of countless
teachers and students, and her memory will be forever treasured
by her loving family and friends and by all who were privileged to
share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Lori Cheryl Saunders Broughton; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Lori Broughton.
Hancock
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate