SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
       WHEREAS, Laura Hill has been named a recipient of a 2023
Distinguished Alumni Award by the Pine Tree Independent School
District Education Foundation; and
       WHEREAS, The Distinguished Alumni Award celebrates former
students who have made significant contributions to society and
whose accomplishments and careers have brought distinction to
the school district; and
       WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1977, Laura Hill
presently holds the office of director of grant and human
services for the City of Longview, and she was the director of
community services from 2005 to 2022; she has further
distinguished herself as a founding member and the current board
secretary of Arts!Longview; the organization oversees a 320-acre
cultural district designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts
that includes museums, restaurants, parks, and historic
buildings and that serves as a setting for live music and theater
performances; the exceptional efforts of Arts!Longview have
nurtured the city's creative community and inspired a love of
arts, history, and culture among area residents; and
       WHEREAS, Ms. Hill holds a master's degree in public
administration from The University of Texas at Tyler and a
master's degree in romance languages, literature, and
linguistics; and
       WHEREAS, The accomplishments of noteworthy alumni are a
source of great pride to all those associated with Pine Tree ISD,
and Laura Hill is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor;
now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Laura Hill
on her receipt of a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Pine
Tree Independent School District Education Foundation 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. Hill as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      President of the Senate
   
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on October 26, 2023.
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate