By:  Allen                                             H.R. No. 153
       73R3464 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Honorable Billy L. Arnold recently retired on
    1-2  January 12, 1993, after six years of exemplary service to the
    1-3  citizens of the State of Texas, and his intelligence and expertise
    1-4  will be greatly missed by his colleagues, especially those who have
    1-5  worked by his side to improve this state's public education system;
    1-6  and
    1-7        WHEREAS, A member of the house of representatives since
    1-8  January 13, 1987, Mr. Arnold has served his constituents in
    1-9  District 106 with unparalleled integrity and distinction; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, This highly respected Texan has worked diligently to
   1-11  maintain fairness and efficiency in the proceedings of this chamber
   1-12  as a member of the Elections Committee, the Rules and Resolutions
   1-13  Committee, and the House Administration Committee; equally
   1-14  dedicated to making Texas a more secure place in which to live and
   1-15  work, he has tackled such issues as crime prevention and law
   1-16  enforcement as the vice-chairman for the Committee on Public
   1-17  Safety; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, An educator and administrator for 38 years before
   1-19  his retirement in 1986, Mr. Arnold has been a stalwart supporter of
   1-20  public education throughout his three terms as a state
   1-21  representative and has served as a valued member of the Committee
   1-22  on Public Education; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, This remarkable public servant has acquired a
   1-24  comprehensive understanding of the education field, having worked
    2-1  as a teacher, elementary school principal, secondary school
    2-2  principal, director of business services, and assistant
    2-3  superintendent for administration; formerly an interim
    2-4  superintendent and deputy superintendent for the Grand Prairie
    2-5  Independent School District as well, he provided invaluable insight
    2-6  and expertise to many grateful members of this house; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Known and admired as a community leader in his home
    2-8  district, Mr. Arnold is actively involved in the Grand Prairie
    2-9  Chamber of Commerce and is a devoted member of his church; he also
   2-10  enjoys an exceptionally happy and rewarding marriage with his wife,
   2-11  Laura, a fellow educator who, from 1956 until her retirement in
   2-12  1989, taught elementary school; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, The achievements and contributions of Mr. Arnold are
   2-14  indeed deserving of special emphasis and recognition; now,
   2-15  therefore, be it
   2-16        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-17  Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Billy L. Arnold for his
   2-18  dedicated service as a member of this legislative body and extend
   2-19  to him and to his wife, Laura Arnold, warmest best wishes for a
   2-20  happy and enjoyable retirement; and, be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-22  prepared for Billy L. Arnold as an expression of highest esteem by
   2-23  his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.