SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 704

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Tom Rogers, who is retiring from the Texas Retired Teachers Association and the Austin Retired Teachers Association after 27 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Tom Rogers joined the Texas Retired Teachers Association in 1992 after 32 years of teaching science in junior high school and high school; he began his career in education at Fulmore Junior High School and went on to teach at Johnston High School and Austin Community College; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Rogers has played an important role in supporting the needs of retired teachers through his service as an advocate for legislative action; he served for 25 years as chair of the Austin Retired Teachers Association's Legislative Committee; and

WHEREAS, He was recognized for his effective leadership in 2014, when the Texas Retired Teachers Association presented him with its highest honor, the E. L. Galyean Service Award; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, Tom Rogers has had a profound impact on the lives of students and teachers alike, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his outstanding contributions to education in our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Tom Rogers on his exceptional service as an educator and as an advocate for the state's retired teachers and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate