By: Cain S.R. No. 1077 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing Ann Zene Cathey for her 29 years of loyal service as a schoolteacher with the Rains Independent School District; and WHEREAS, A talented instructor, Ann Cathey began her successful career with the Rains Independent School District as a substitute teacher; she joined Rains Elementary School as a first grade teacher in 1973 and became a sixth grade English teacher at Rains Junior High School in 1984; and WHEREAS, Devoted to her work, Ann Cathey assisted with a wide array of student activities over the years and distinguished herself in her profession; she has been serving as the chairperson of the Rains Junior High School English department; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Cathey's students greatly benefitted from her skillful teaching methods, her sincere concern for the individual, and her wise counsel and encouragement; and WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Ann Cathey instilled in her students an appreciation for hard work and a love of challenge and learning; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 74th Legislature, hereby commend Ann Zene Cathey for her many contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend best wishes to her for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. ______________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 1995. ______________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ______________________________________ Member, Texas Senate