TITLE: In memory of Janice Thompson of Arlington.

SUMMARY: In memory of Janice Thompson of Arlington.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The death of Janice D'Aun Glass Thompson of Arlington on October 16, 2012, at the age of 72, brought a great loss to her family and many friends; and WHEREAS, Born in Shamrock on June 15, 1940, the former Janice Glass was the daughter of Herschel and Annabelle Glass; she grew up on a farm near Andice, and during high school she blossomed as a singer and actress; in 1958, she won the Best Actress title in state UIL competition; and WHEREAS, Ms. Thompson became the devoted mother of four children, Jana, Kelly, Gerald, and John, and she instilled in them the importance of honor, faith, compassion, and a strong work ethic; she also emphasized the value of higher education, and with her encouragement, all of her offspring went on to earn advanced degrees; moreover, she was a "second mother" to many of her children's friends, and through the years, she continued to mentor and nurture those around her; and WHEREAS, At the age of 48, Ms. Thompson enrolled in college herself, and she received her bachelor's degree in political science cum laude four years later; she worked as a paralegal in Dallas and became paralegal manager for the firm of Weil, Gotschal, and Manges before retiring; and WHEREAS, Highly engaged in her community, Ms. Thompson served as president of the Arlington Civic League and of the Arlington Medical Auxiliary; she was a member of the Arlington Civic Chorus, Theatre Arlington, and Girls Inc.; in addition, she served on the board of First United Methodist Church in Arlington, and she was a member of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class and Stephen Ministry at Trinity United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Janice Thompson lived a rich and purposeful life, and those who were fortunate enough to know her will forever cherish their memories of her kindness, strength, and grace; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Janice D'Aun Glass Thompson and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Kelly Thompson Weeks and her husband, David, Gerald Kenneth Thompson and his wife, JoLee, and John Kevin Thompson and his wife, Patti; to her grandchildren, Tori, Trace, Meghan, Hank, Tanner, and Tucker Thompson, Dylan Weeks, and Zachary Zane "ZZ" Weeks; to the father of her children, Dr. Gerald G. Thompson, and his wife, Linda; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Janice D'Aun Glass Thompson. Patrick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 976 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 27, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House