89R23936 CJM-D By: Louderback H.R. No. 954 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gretchen Boyle is retiring from St. Joseph High School in Victoria in 2025, drawing to a close an outstanding career in education that has spanned 39 years; and WHEREAS, A member of the high school's Class of 1982, Mrs. Boyle graduated from St. Edward's University with a bachelor's degree in English in 1986 and returned to St. Joseph as an English teacher that same year; she continued her education at the University of Houston-Victoria, earning a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies in 1996; and WHEREAS, Through her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Gretchen Boyle has helped foster a supportive and challenging educational environment for countless young Texans, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her many achievements as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gretchen Boyle on her retirement from St. Joseph High School in Victoria and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Boyle as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.