SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 721
	In Memory
	of
	Joann Curran Zaleski
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Joann Curran Zaleski,
	who died April 21, 2015, at the age of 63; and
	WHEREAS, Joann Curran was born on January 12, 1952, in
	Abilene, and she graduated from Rider High School in Wichita
	Falls in 1970; and
	WHEREAS, She earned a degree in design from the University of
	North Texas and worked for a time in fashion merchandising before
	enrolling at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a
	degree in early childhood education and a teaching certificate; and
	WHEREAS, She shared 29 years of marriage with Peter
	Zaleski, and they were blessed with two daughters and a grandson
	who were a source of immense pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Zaleski was dedicated to her work as a
	prekindergarten teacher at Zavala Elementary School for 32
	years; she cared deeply for her students, many of whom benefited
	from her personal assistance in times of need, and she was known
	as a source of support and guidance to her colleagues; and
	WHEREAS, Joann Zaleski was respected and admired for her
	outstanding career as a teacher and for her many contributions to
	the community; she leaves behind memories that will long be
	cherished by all who were privileged to share in her life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Joann Curran Zaleski; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Joann Zaleski.
	Watson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 6, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate