TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Thalia Matherson on her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Thalia Matherson on her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Thalia Matherson was inducted into the African American Educators Hall of Fame on April 18, 2015; and WHEREAS, The hall of fame is part of the African American Education Archives and History Program, which since its founding in 2002 has focused on the vital role that education has played in the African American experience in Dallas County; the organization preserves important artifacts, documents, visual images, and oral accounts, and its African American Educators Hall of Fame raises public awareness of the significant contributions made by teachers, administrators, librarians, and others; and WHEREAS, Dr. Matherson worked in the Dallas Independent School District for more than two decades, acting as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district administrator; her administrative roles included recruiter, facilitator for principal staff development, and head of the district's principal leadership and development efforts; furthermore, she was a member of the Dallas School Administrators Association; and WHEREAS, Following her retirement from Dallas ISD, Dr. Matherson dedicated her time and talents to such worthy organizations as Southern Methodist University, Huston-Tillotson University, the Dallas Retired Teachers Association, the Dallas Women's Foundation, and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; she has served as executive director of the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and as president of the Trinity chapter of The Links; and WHEREAS, Through her outstanding accomplishments, Dr. Thalia Matherson has made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texans, and she may take justifiable pride in this prestigious recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Thalia Matherson on her induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame 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 Dr. Matherson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Rose Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2332 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House