TITLE: Congratulating J. Glen Dossett on his retirement as agriculture instructor for the Mineola Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating J. Glen Dossett on his retirement as agriculture instructor for the Mineola Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, After half a century of distinguished service in the field of education, J. Glen Dossett retired as agriculture instructor for the Mineola Independent School District on June 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, A Mineola native, Glen Dossett completed his bachelor's degree in agriculture science education at East Texas State University in 1967 and went to work that same year for Pittsburg ISD; in 1970, he received his master's degree in educational administration and joined Mineola ISD as its agriculture instructor; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dossett taught a wide variety of courses, from animal science to agriculture mechanics; in addition, he served as the district's FFA advisor, and many of the Career and Leadership Development Event teams he trained competed at the state level; moreover, he provided guidance for a host of Supervised Agricultural Experience projects and advised students working on FFA degrees, including the American FFA degree; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Dossett served Texas FFA as Area VI coordinator and as a member of committees at the district, area, and state levels; from 1975 to 1987, he held a seat on the board of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, which recognized him for efforts above and beyond the call of duty; he has additionally served on the Agriculture Committee of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and has coordinated and planned its annual Mineola Hay Show; for his contributions to the chamber, he has received both its Appreciation Award and its Distinguished Achievement Award; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dossett is supported by the love and encouragement of his wife of 50 years, Darla Sue Dossett, and their three daughters, Kristi, Kerri, and Kelli; he also takes great pride in his three granddaughters; and WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Glen Dossett dedicated himself to helping young Texans build a strong foundation for future success, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many accomplishments as an educator; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate J. Glen Dossett on his retirement as agriculture instructor for the Mineola Independent School District 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. Dossett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hefner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 479 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House