TITLE: Congratulating Dorothy Louise Stewart on her retirement from the Fort Worth Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dorothy Louise Stewart on her retirement from the Fort Worth Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dorothy Louise Stewart is retiring from Christene C. Moss Elementary School in Fort Worth on June 7, 2011, drawing to a close a notable 55-year career as an educator; and WHEREAS, A Fort Worth native, Ms. Stewart grew up on Baptist Hill in the city's east side and attended George Washington Carver Elementary School, where she would later complete her student teaching; after graduating from Terrell High School in 1951, she attended Prairie View A&M University, earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in education; she went on to pursue art education studies at the University of North Texas and doctoral studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder; and WHEREAS, Ms. Stewart worked with the Dallas Independent School District for one year before joining the Fort Worth ISD; through the decades, she has taught at a number of institutions, including Guinn, Moore, and Eastland Elementary Schools, and she has earned the admiration of students, parents, and fellow teachers alike for her caring, dedicated manner; today, she is the longest-tenured teacher in the district; and WHEREAS, Also active in her community of faith, Ms. Stewart is a valued member of Carter Metropolitan CME Church, where she was honored by the congregation as Woman of the Year in 2009; she further contributes her expertise to benefit others as president of the Maids and Matrons charitable organization; and WHEREAS, Known for her unwavering commitment to her students, Dorothy Stewart has touched the lives of countless youth, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dorothy Louise Stewart on her outstanding career as an educator with the Fort Worth Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for a very happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Stewart as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Veasey Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1842 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House