By:  Nixon                                             S.R. No. 830
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
    1-3  in recognizing Joe W. Belk who is retiring after 41 years of loyal
    1-4  service as a schoolteacher with the Huntington Independent School
    1-5  District; Mr. Belk was with the Huntington Independent School
    1-6  District throughout his entire career in education; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Joe Belk was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State
    1-8  College; he married Marie Denney, and the couple was blessed with
    1-9  two children, Denise Wilcox and Craig Belk; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, A talented teacher, Joe Belk taught agriculture for
   1-11  36 years; he also served as the district's superintendent for five
   1-12  years from 1972 to 1977; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Devoted to his work, Mr. Belk assisted with a wide
   1-14  array of student activities over the years and distinguished himself
   1-15  in his profession; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Mr. Belk's students greatly benefitted from his
   1-17  skillful teaching methods, his sincere concern for the individual,
   1-18  and his wise counsel and encouragement; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Joe Belk
   1-20  instilled in his students an appreciation for hard work and a
   1-21  love of challenge and learning; now, therefore, be it
   1-22        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-23  74th Legislature, hereby commend Joe W. Belk for his many
    2-1  contributions to the educational system of Texas and extend best
    2-2  wishes to him for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
    2-3        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
    2-4  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-5                               ______________________________________
    2-6                                       President of the Senate
    2-7                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-8                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-9                               on April 27, 1995.
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-12                               ______________________________________
   2-13                                        Member, Texas Senate