TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick on her receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Longview ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick on her receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Longview ISD.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick has been named a recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award by the Longview Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Each year, the district recognizes former students who have excelled in their careers and who have made significant contributions to their communities; honorees are nominated at-large and selected by other distinguished alumni, volunteer committee members, and the district's community relations office; and WHEREAS, A 1957 graduate of Longview High School, Dr. Brick earned a bachelor's degree at Baylor University, master's degrees at George Washington University and the University of Hawaii, and a doctorate in education, curriculum, and instruction at Texas A&M University; she enjoyed a rewarding career in education, serving with schools in Longview, Dallas, Hawaii, and Pakistan before retiring in 2017; highly dedicated to her community, she was twice elected to the College Station City Council, and she has served on the boards of a number of civic organizations; and WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a source of great pride to all those associated with Longview ISD, and Blanche Brick is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick on her receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Longview Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Brick as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dean Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 722 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House