TITLE: Congratulating Navonia Thomas on her retirement from Grand Prairie ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Navonia Thomas on her retirement from Grand Prairie ISD.

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WHEREAS, The Grand Prairie Independent School District is bidding farewell to a highly respected and beloved member of its faculty with the retirement of Navonia Thomas in 2019, following 45 years of service; and WHEREAS, Young people are the Lone Star State's most precious resource, and those professionals who dedicate themselves to their education and guidance are truly deserving of every Texan's gratitude and admiration; and WHEREAS, A mathematics teacher at the Young Women's Leadership Academy at Arnold, Navonia Thomas has consistently excelled at helping her students reach their highest potential; she has endeared herself and provided caring mentorship to many young people, and she has likewise won the high regard of her colleagues for her willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that all students are given the support and encouragement they need; and WHEREAS, Navonia Thomas has benefited countless young Texans throughout her long and accomplished career, and she may indeed take pride in her invaluable contributions to Grand Prairie ISD as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Navonia Thomas on her retirement from Grand Prairie ISD and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1935 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House