By Homer H.C.R. No. 300 77R17255 MW-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 30, 2001, James O. Hesson of Roxton is 1-2 bringing to a close his long and distinguished career in education 1-3 when he retires as superintendent of the Roxton Independent School 1-4 District; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Hesson has devoted 35 years to education, 1-6 working as a classroom teacher, principal, and superintendent; 1-7 since 1990, this esteemed gentleman has led with distinction the 1-8 Roxton ISD as superintendent of schools; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Involved in various professional organizations, 1-10 Mr. Hesson has given his time and expertise to the Texas 1-11 Association of School Administrators, Texas Rural Education 1-12 Association, where he served as past president, and the Lamar 1-13 County Coalition for Education; moreover, he has been involved with 1-14 the Region VIII Education Service Center, SBDM Board, Leadership 1-15 Academy, and Regional Advisory Committee; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Hesson has also been a valued contributor to 1-17 civic causes as member and past secretary of Roxton Kiwanis, 1-18 president of the Roxton Business Development Corporation, and board 1-19 member and treasurer of Chaparral Rails to Trails; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Hesson has been a benefactor to his school 1-21 district and community in numerous ways, and his extensive record 1-22 of service truly warrants legislative commendation; now, therefore, 1-23 be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-1 hereby congratulate James O. Hesson on the occasion of his 2-2 retirement from the Roxton Independent School District and extend 2-3 to him sincere best wishes for a rewarding and happy retirement; 2-4 and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. Hesson as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives and Senate.