TITLE: Recognizing Jacoba Hampton on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jacoba Hampton on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jacoba Hampton, who is retiring from a distinguished career as a history teacher at Oliveira Middle School; and WHEREAS, Throughout her teaching career, Jacoba Hampton has been an innovative, resourceful, and enthusiastic educator, and she has remained dedicated to helping her students find their path to success; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Hampton has taught world, Texas, and American history in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at Oliveira Middle School, and she has helped guide the history program in her role as head of the history department; and WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of her students, Mrs. Hampton has given generously of her time and energy to assist students with their studies, and she has instilled in them a sense of pride and a lifelong love of learning; and WHEREAS, Jacoba Hampton has contributed to the success of Oliveira Middle School through her leadership and extracurricular volunteerism, and she has armed her pupils with the skills they need to compete in the society of tomorrow; the Brownsville community has greatly benefited from the diligence and hard work of this talented educator; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Jacoba Hampton for her outstanding contributions to Oliveira Middle School and extend to her best wishes in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2017.