TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Jack Thompson on his retirement from the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Jack Thompson on his retirement from the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Jack Thompson is retiring from the Amarillo Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2015, after 35 years of dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Dr. Thompson has been a member of the Amarillo ISD board since 1980, and he is retiring as the organization's most senior trustee; his diligent efforts have greatly benefited the district, and he has provided unwavering support to students through his work with the district's Help One Student to Succeed and Achievement through Commitment to Education programs; in addition, he has offered his time and talents on the Amarillo Education Foundation Board of Directors and on numerous scholarship committees; and WHEREAS, Recognized for his impressive record of leadership and experience, this notable Texan was named a Master Trustee by the Texas Association of School Boards in 1997, and he holds an honorary life membership in the Texas PTA; and WHEREAS, A respected and longtime resident of Amarillo, Dr. Thompson enjoyed a successful 37-year career at the Pantex Plant before his retirement; he has volunteered with a number of worthwhile organizations within the community, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Meals On Wheels; moreover, he has been active in the Church of Christ, serving as an elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher; and WHEREAS, Jack Thompson has exemplified the determination, vision, and compassion essential for the continued improvement of our public school system, and his many valuable contributions to Amarillo ISD will continue to be appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Dr. Jack Thompson on his service on the Amarillo 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 Dr. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3355 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House