TITLE: Congratulating Martha Black on her retirement from St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Martha Black on her retirement from St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Martha Black is retiring as senior associate director of admission for boarding recruitment of St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin in 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary tenure with the school that has spanned three decades; and WHEREAS, Ms. Black, a fifth-generation Texan, joined the office of admission at St. Stephen's in 1995 as a scheduler and receptionist, and she has earned multiple promotions over the years; in her current role, she has traveled thousands of miles across the U.S. to recruit talented students to the school; in addition, she has led new student orientation, planned numerous admission events, and served as the longtime sponsor of the Key Society, the campus volunteer group; and WHEREAS, In retirement, Ms. Black will have the opportunity to spend more time with her grandchildren, read, travel, and garden; and WHEREAS, Through her dedication, leadership, and expertise, Martha Black has greatly benefited the students and staff of St. Stephen's Episcopal School and earned the respect and admiration of all those who have been fortunate enough to work with her, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent 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 Martha Black on her retirement from St. Stephen's Episcopal School 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 Ms. Black as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1113 was adopted by the House on May 15, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House