TITLE: Congratulating Beverly Jo Cage on her retirement as principal of Almeda Elementary School in Houston.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Beverly Jo Cage on her retirement as principal of Almeda Elementary School in Houston.

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WHEREAS, Beverly Jo Cage is retiring as principal of Almeda Elementary School on June 14, 2013, concluding a distinguished career in education that has spanned nearly four decades; and WHEREAS, After seven years in Indianapolis public schools, Ms. Cage moved to Texas in 1982 and joined the Houston Independent School District as a vocational coordinator for Westbury High School; she went on to serve Mading Elementary School for 12 years, first as assistant principal and then as principal; subsequently, she served as Southeast Title I supervisor and also filled the role of acting principal at Crespo and Davila Elementary Schools; since 2002, this dynamic professional has led Almeda Elementary School, where she oversees the education of 760 students in pre-K through fifth grade; and WHEREAS, Ms. Cage has further benefited Houston ISD over the years through her service on numerous committees and as a mentor for new principals; moreover, she was a member of the Texas School Improvement Initiative Panel; giving generously of her time and talents to the wider community, she serves on the City of Houston's Public Safety Committee, and she has volunteered with neighborhood centers; in all her endeavors, she is supported by the love and encouragement of her husband, Bob, and her daughter, Katie; and WHEREAS, Throughout her noteworthy career, Ms. Cage has set high standards to which other educators may aspire, and as she prepares to embark on the next exciting chapter in her life, she may indeed reflect with pride on her outstanding contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Beverly Jo Cage on her retirement from the Houston 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 Ms. Cage as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Allen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House