TITLE: Recognizing Myrlan Coleman on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Myrlan Coleman on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Myrlan Coleman retired as an art instructor at Weatherford College in 2020, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure that spanned more than five decades; and WHEREAS, In 1969, Ms. Coleman accepted a position in the audio/visual department of Weatherford College; a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, she went on to earn a master's degree from Texas Woman's University, and soon after, she became an instructor at WC; and WHEREAS, Over the course of 51 years with the college, Ms. Coleman demonstrated an outstanding commitment to her students and distinguished herself as a caring and supportive mentor; she has inspired many young artists, and in her last year as an educator, she hosted her 100th student art exhibition; and WHEREAS, Ms. Coleman further benefited the college by serving as department chair from 1999 to 2005; in addition, she was tasked with designing WC's annual Christmas card, and she painted a portrait of Marjorie Black Alkek for the Alkek Fine Arts Center; among her many achievements, she was honored at the Weatherford College annual employee awards dinner, and she received the 2019 Presidential Service Award at the Presidential Luncheon; and WHEREAS, Myrlan Coleman has made a profound and positive difference in the lives of countless students, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Myrlan Coleman on her retirement as an art instructor at Weatherford College 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 Ms. Coleman as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Springer President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 2021.