TITLE: Commending John Hibbs for his service on the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees.

SUMMARY: Commending John Hibbs for his service on the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, John Hibbs is retiring from the Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2019, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hibbs has represented Place 4 on the Arlington school board since 2010, and in the course of his nine-year tenure, he has gone on to serve as its secretary and vice president; he has also chaired the district's bond and athletic concessions committees, and he played an instrumental role in AISD's transition to an open-choice district and in the development of its strategic plan and its partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington; and WHEREAS, Active in the wider community as well, Mr. Hibbs has held leadership positions with Arlington Children's Toy Charities and the Arlington Public Library capital campaign, and he has given generously of his time and talents to the YMCA, Theatre Arlington, Upward Sports, and Lake Arlington Baptist Church; among other accolades, he has been named the Strong Man of the Year by Girls Inc. of Tarrant County and honored with a PTA Extended Life Membership Award; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hibbs is a graduate of Texas Christian University, and he has enjoyed a successful career as a national sales manager with Contamac U.S.; and WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to Arlington schools, John Hibbs has helped foster a supportive and challenging educational environment, and his contributions will continue to benefit the district's students and staff for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend John Hibbs for his service on the Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hibbs as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1083 was adopted by the House on April 12, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House