SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Eleanor Nelson Conrad, who has been named a 2015
	Distinguished Alumni honoree by the Champaign Urbana Schools
	Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, Eleanor Conrad is a 1942 graduate of Champaign
	High School who has dedicated more than 50 years to public
	service through her exemplary work in the fields of education,
	social justice, and the arts; and
	WHEREAS, Her involvement in social justice issues can be
	traced to the 1950s, when she was an active participant in lunch
	counter sit-ins; in addition, she was the first African American
	to be elected foreman of the Dallas County Grand Jury; and
	WHEREAS, She has served on the Texas State Board of
	Education, where her hard work and determination had a positive
	impact on public education in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Conrad has been an important voice for
	progress and equal justice, and it is truly fitting that she
	receive special recognition for her many achievements; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby commend Eleanor Nelson Conrad on her many
	contributions to her profession and her community and extend
	congratulations to her on being named a 2015 Distinguished
	Alumni honoree by the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 30, 2015.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate