Recognizing Stephanie Nelson on the occasion of her retirement.

89(R) SR 688 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 688

WHEREAS, Stephanie Nelson is retiring from Liberty-Eylau

High School in Texarkana in 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary

tenure with the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District that

has spanned nearly three decades; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Nelson joined the district as an

instructional aide in 1997; through the years, she has also

worked as a music specialist and as a middle school band

director, and in her most recent role, she has served as the

director of music and as the band director at Liberty-Eylau High;

in recognition of her efforts, she was twice nominated for the

Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY

Museum, making it to the quarterfinal round each time; and

WHEREAS, An alum of Liberty-Eylau ISD, Ms. Nelson was an

All-State musician as a student; after graduation, she pursued a

business degree and worked with computer systems before

returning to the district as a teacher; the daughter and

granddaughter of musicians, she has worked to share her love and

appreciation for music with her students; and

WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Ms. Nelson more time to

spend with her family, which includes her daughter and grandson

as well as her nieces and nephews; she also plans to establish a

private lesson studio and to judge scholastic competitions; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Stephanie Nelson

has made a profound and positive difference in the lives of

countless young Texans, and she may take great pride in her

exceptional record of achievement as she embarks on the next

exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby congratulate Stephanie Nelson on her

retirement from the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District

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. Nelson as an expression of high regard from the

Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate