H.R. No. 1133 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Nancy Thompson, a valued member of State 1-2 Representative Peggy Hamric's staff, is leaving the hectic life of 1-3 a legislative staffer at the end of the current session to move 1-4 back to Abilene with her husband, former House member Gary 1-5 Thompson, where she plans to sit on her porch, drink lemonade, and 1-6 think deep thoughts; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Although a native of Arkansas and a lifelong 1-8 Razorback fan, this outgoing and open-minded individual 1-9 nevertheless has contributed greatly to the well-being of the 1-10 citizens of this state since her days as a student at Abilene 1-11 Christian University, where she met a shoe salesman who was to 1-12 benefit from her presence more than any other single Texan; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Marrying the man who sold her a pair of shoes more 1-14 than 36 years ago, Mrs. Thompson proved to be a devoted wife and 1-15 mother, steadfastly supporting her husband in all his endeavors and 1-16 raising their two fine children, Jane and Tom; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to caring for her loving family, this 1-18 selfless individual found time to nurture countless Texas 1-19 schoolchildren through the years as an elementary school teacher 1-20 and principal at the Abilene Christian school; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Since 1986, Mrs. Thompson has been a valuable 1-22 addition to Austin's legislative environment, working first for our 1-23 colleague, Representative Bob Hunter, and most recently for 1-24 Representative Peggy Hamric, whose office promises to be in great 2-1 disarray in the near future; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Other changes loom on the horizon for legislative 2-3 staffers, who will profoundly miss this well-loved and admired 2-4 lady; no longer will they be able to savor her delicious coffee 2-5 cake and chocolate cookies, which were not the least of her many 2-6 highly appreciated contributions to the proper functioning of a 2-7 hectic Capitol Complex office; on the other hand, Mrs. Thompson's 2-8 departure surely will be a boon to their heretofore unsuccessful 2-9 weight-loss programs; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Her melodious voice, which for years has added 2-11 holiday cheer to the annual performances of the state employee 2-12 Christmas choir, will also be missed, but most importantly, people 2-13 too numerous to count around the Capitol Complex who have come to 2-14 know and love her will simply miss this dear friend's warm and 2-15 loving presence; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-17 Legislature hereby honor Nancy Thompson for her many years of 2-18 service to our colleagues and extend best wishes on the occasion of 2-19 her return to a more serene, less frantic life with her husband on 2-20 the front porch of their home in Abilene; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for Mrs. Thompson as an expression of high esteem by the 2-23 Texas House of Representatives.