TITLE: Congratulating Curtis Jenkins on his promotion to the position of relationship specialist for Richardson ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Curtis Jenkins on his promotion to the position of relationship specialist for Richardson ISD.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Curtis Jenkins, a bus driver for Lake Highlands Elementary School, was promoted to a new position as a relationship specialist for the Richardson Independent School District in 2020; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jenkins went above and beyond his responsibilities as the driver of Bus No. 1693, where he created a self-contained community in which students held jobs, earned "bus bucks," and learned lessons about respect, courtesy, and other values during their daily rides; his ability to foster a sense of community and inspire engagement among the students of Lake Highlands Elementary captured the attention of Richardson ISD officials, and in his new role with its Human Resources department, he oversees the district's focus on supporting the career development of hourly and paraprofessional staff members; and WHEREAS, Committed to encouraging kindness and compassion in young Texans, Mr. Jenkins has received recognition for his own acts of generosity; he made headlines around the country after purchasing Christmas gifts for students, and on several occasions, he has also bought Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need; and WHEREAS, Curtis Jenkins has demonstrated commendable dedication to helping students develop as young men and women of good character, and Richardson ISD is fortunate to continue to benefit from his service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Curtis Jenkins on his promotion to the position of relationship specialist for Richardson ISD and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jenkins as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1391 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House