TITLE: In memory of Dedré P. Jefferson of Sugar Land.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dedré P. Jefferson of Sugar Land.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The untimely death of Dedr  Plesshette Jefferson of Sugar Land on December 16, 2016, at the age of 48, has profoundly saddened the colleagues, students, and loved ones of this remarkable woman; and WHEREAS, Dedr  Jefferson was born on September 23, 1968, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Walter and Ella Caple Jefferson; a proud graduate of the Alief Independent School District in Houston, she went on to enjoy a 20-year teaching career and was serving as a senior career and technical education specialist for Houston ISD at the time of her passing; in 2015, she successfully ran for a seat on the Alief ISD Board of Trustees, following in the footsteps of her mother, a former member of the board; and WHEREAS, Ms. Jefferson was a devoted mother to her son, Blake, as well as a caring mentor to countless young people whom she encountered through her work; admired for her radiant smile and her irrepressible can-do attitude, she continuously sought ways to support and encourage everyone around her; in addition to her rapport with others in the teaching profession, she maintained close bonds with her sisters in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and she was also a faithful congregant of Southwest Community Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Through the kindness and love that she shared, Dedr  Jefferson brought a light to the world that can never be extinguished, and she will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dedr  Plesshette Jefferson and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dedr  Plesshette Jefferson. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 242 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House