TITLE: Congratulating Shirley Cooper on her induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Shirley Cooper on her induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Shirley Cooper was inducted into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor at a special ceremony on May 3, 2013; and WHEREAS, The Hall of Honor was established to pay tribute to notable alumni of DeSoto High School and other individuals who have excelled in their service to area schools or have made special contributions to the district's educational mission; and WHEREAS, Ms. Cooper taught in the district for 35 years and chaired the English department for 27 years; she played a key role in initiating the advanced placement program, which helped the school to earn a spot on the Newsweek list of the top 100 U.S. high schools in 1998; moreover, she served as a sponsor for the National Honor Society and the senior class and directed many theatrical performances at the school; her career in education has also included work as a consultant with the College Board, and she is now employed with Dallas ISD; and WHEREAS, Shirley Cooper made a positive difference in the lives of many students through her dedicated work in behalf of DeSoto ISD, and in so doing, she earned the lasting respect of the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Shirley Cooper on her induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor 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. Cooper as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2008 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House