By Hamric                                             H.R. No. 1133
       74R14217 JLZ-D
                                  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.