TITLE: Commending Vernagene Mott for her service to Pflugerville ISD.

SUMMARY: Commending Vernagene Mott for her service to Pflugerville ISD.

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WHEREAS, Vernagene Mott's many contributions to the Pflugerville Independent School District are being recognized with the dedication of Vernagene Mott Elementary School on October 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, A native of Pflugerville, Ms. Mott received her education in the district's schools, and she graduated as valedictorian of Pflugerville High School; after earning a bachelor's degree with honors in mathematics from The University of Texas, she enjoyed a successful 35-year career as a math and science teacher in the Pflugerville ISD; and WHEREAS, In 2004, Ms. Mott followed in the footsteps of her father, grandfather, and father-in-law when she was elected to the Pflugerville school district board of trustees; now serving her fifth term, she currently holds the office of board president; she has also served on the board of directors of the Texas Association of School Boards; and WHEREAS, This distinguished educator has further contributed to her community through her extensive involvement in local civic organizations; in recognition of all she has done to advance the well-being of her hometown, she has been designated a Pflugerville Legend by the Pflugerville Downtown Association and has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a Community Builder Award by the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, In tribute to Ms. Mott's service to Pflugerville schools and the wider community, her colleagues on the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees voted in November 2016 to name the district's newest elementary school in her honor; this state-of-the-art, 109,000-square-foot facility features 50 classrooms and a library, gymnasium, and cafeteria, as well as three playgrounds and computer, art, and science labs; and WHEREAS, Vernagene Mott has helped countless students to acquire a sound academic foundation and has given tirelessly of her time and talents in behalf of her fellow citizens, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her lifetime of public service as she receives this heartfelt honor from her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Vernagene Mott for her immeasurable contributions to the Pflugerville Independent School District and congratulate her on the naming of Vernagene Mott Elementary School in her honor; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Mott as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Israel Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 268 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House