TITLE: Recognizing Mary Lynn Morris on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Mary Lynn Morris on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mary Lynn Morris, who is retiring as principal of Live Oak Elementary School in Austin after a distinguished 38-year career in education; and WHEREAS, Mary Lynn Morris is a graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, and she earned a master's degree at National Louis University; her experience prior to becoming principal at Live Oak Elementary School includes teaching and administrative assignments in Germany and in Killeen and Georgetown; and WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, she has handled her many duties with warmth and professionalism while working to instill in her students a lifelong love of learning; she is known for holding students to high standards and for promoting parental involvement; and WHEREAS, This exemplary administrator inspires and supports the teachers in her school to be their best by listening to their needs and empowering them as leaders; and WHEREAS, An outstanding educator, she is respected and admired by students, faculty, and parents alike, and her presence at Live Oak Elementary School will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Mary Lynn Morris on her exceptional work as a teacher and administrator and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Uresti President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2013.