TITLE: Recognizing Stephanie Nelson on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Stephanie Nelson on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Stephanie Nelson is retiring from Liberty-Eylau High School in Texarkana in 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary tenure with the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Ms. Nelson joined the district as an instructional aide in 1997; through the years, she has also worked as a music specialist and as a middle school band director, and in her most recent role, she has served as the director of music and as the band director at Liberty-Eylau High; in recognition of her efforts, she was twice nominated for the Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum, making it to the quarterfinal round each time; and WHEREAS, An alum of Liberty-Eylau ISD, Ms. Nelson was an All-State musician as a student; after graduation, she pursued a business degree and worked with computer systems before returning to the district as a teacher; the daughter and granddaughter of musicians, she has worked to share her love and appreciation for music with her students; and WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Ms. Nelson more time to spend with her family, which includes her daughter and grandson as well as her nieces and nephews; she also plans to establish a private lesson studio and to judge scholastic competitions; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Stephanie Nelson has made a profound and positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and she may take great pride in her exceptional record of achievement as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Stephanie Nelson on her retirement from the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District 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. Nelson as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2025.