TITLE: Commending Jon Whatley for his service to the Odem-Edroy Independent School District Board of Trustees.

SUMMARY: Commending Jon Whatley for his service to the Odem-Edroy Independent School District Board of Trustees.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jon Whatley concluded his tenure on the Odem-Edroy Independent School District Board of Trustees in May 2023, following two decades of exemplary service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Whatley was first appointed to the Odem-Edroy school board in July 2004 and eventually rose to the position of president; over the course of his tenure on the board, he worked tirelessly in behalf of the district, which has grown to serve approximately 900 students across its four campuses; he also highlighted the importance of collective decision-making, and through the years, he drew inspiration from his mother, who served on the Odem-Edroy school board for 18 years; and WHEREAS, Active in numerous other community endeavors, Mr. Whatley has given generously of his time to such organizations as the Odem Little League, which he served as a board member and baseball coach; moreover, he is a former president of the South Texas Cotton and Grain Association and has lent his expertise as a director for the Producers Caucus of the National Cotton Council; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Kelly, and their two children, Payne and Jackson; and WHEREAS, Jon Whatley's hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the students of Odem-Edroy ISD and earned the respect and admiration of his peers, and his contributions will resonate in the community for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Jon Whatley for his service to the Odem-Edroy 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. Whatley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lozano Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2099 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House