SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93
WHEREAS, Ann Manning of Lubbock is being presented with a
Distinguished Alumni Award by the Texas Tech University School of
Law at its annual gala on March 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, A member of the School of Law's Class of 1984,
Ms. Manning completed her bachelor's degree at Texas Tech as well;
she is the managing shareholder of Underwood Law's Lubbock office
and the only attorney in the city who is certified in labor and
employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; and
WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, Ms. Manning has represented
the Lubbock Independent School District; she works closely with a
number of school districts on such matters as employment contracts,
wage disputes, discipline, student privacy, and open government
law; widely known for her expertise, she has presented at annual
seminars for districts on pressing legal topics, and she is a Texas
Education Association Certified Provider of Continuing Education
for both school boards and educators; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Manning represents many other longtime
clients, including employers, universities, churches, and
financial institutions; her work has often been cited, forming a
valuable contribution to case law; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Ms. Manning has held
a number of leadership roles, including board member for the
State Bar of Texas School Law Section and chair of the Texas
Council of School Attorneys; her accomplishments have earned her
recognition for many consecutive years by "Texas Super Lawyers"
and "Best Lawyers in America"; moreover, she was named a top
attorney in employment law by Texas Monthly, and in 2016 the
Lubbock YWCA selected her as a Women of Excellence honoree; and
WHEREAS, For more than four decades, Ann Manning has upheld
the highest standards of her profession, and she is truly
deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Ann Manning on receiving a
Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech University School
of Law and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Ms. Manning as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate