TITLE: Congratulating Augusta McCray Dixon on her 40th anniversary as a teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Port Arthur ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Augusta McCray Dixon on her 40th anniversary as a teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Port Arthur ISD.

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WHEREAS, Augusta McCray Dixon of Booker T. Washington Elementary School is celebrating her 40th anniversary with the Port Arthur Independent School District in 2025; and WHEREAS, A native of Cass County, Ms. Dixon graduated in the top 10 percent of her high school class at just 16 years old, and she became the first in her family to earn a college degree when she completed her studies at Wiley College; in 1985, she began a long and rewarding tenure at Booker T. Washington Elementary School, where she continues to serve as a second-grade math and science teacher; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Ms. Dixon has contributed in myriad ways to the success of her students, and she works to make complex concepts understandable and to foster critical thinking skills, confidence, and perseverance; beyond the classroom, her support has extended to providing students with clothing, school supplies, and other assistance; and WHEREAS, An invaluable member of the Booker T. Washington faculty, Ms. Dixon has participated in school-wide initiatives ranging from curriculum development to student clubs; moreover, she has led the school's gifted and talented program, and she has served as a mentor to a number of her fellow educators; a firm believer in lifelong learning, she continues to seek professional growth opportunities and new ways to elevate her teaching, and she was named the 2014 Teacher of the Year; and WHEREAS, Augusta Dixon exemplifies the passion, determination, and innovative spirit that are the hallmarks of our best teachers, and she has set a standard of excellence to which all in her profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Augusta McCray Dixon on her 40th anniversary as a teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary School and extend to her sincere appreciation for making a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Dixon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Manuel Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 946 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House