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78S41370 DS-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 275



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After more than 31 years of excellent work in behalf 
of citizens of the State of Texas, Jacob Green retired from the 
Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS) on April 23, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Green began working for TDHS in 1977 as an 
eligibility specialist for the Austin region; soon after, he 
enrolled in graduate school at The University of Texas at Austin 
with a stipend awarded by the department, receiving his master of 
science degree in social work in 1982; following his return to the 
agency, he was soon promoted to the position of training 
specialist; and
	WHEREAS, For the past 21 years, Mr. Green provided vital 
training to TDHS staff in such diverse areas as departmental 
policy, computer software, CPR, non-violent crisis intervention, 
and stress and time management skills; and
	WHEREAS, Equally committed to serving the greater community, 
he addressed many local groups to explain the programs and services 
available through TDHS, and he has been a mentor for elementary 
schoolchildren and volunteered for television broadcasting station 
KLRN and the Spurs Foundation; he is also a member of Redeeming 
Grace Baptist Church, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the 
Phillis Wheatley Area Optimist Club; and
	WHEREAS, With Mr. Green's retirement, TDHS has lost a 
much-valued member of its team; the diligence and commitment he 
brought to his duties have contributed to the efficient operation 
of the department and have benefited countless Texans; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Jacob Green for his 
many years of unfaltering service to the State of Texas and extend 
to him sincere congratulations on his retirement; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Green as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.