H.R. No. 282



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jerry M. Wood retired as assistant director of 
Tarrant County Juvenile Services (TCJS) on February 14, 2003, after 
38 years of outstanding service to his community; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wood joined the staff of TCJS on February 15, 
1965, as a juvenile probation officer; he was named assistant 
director in 1977 and demonstrated his expertise in juvenile 
department procedures, detention practices, and law in that role 
for more than 25 years; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy gentleman holds a bachelor's degree 
in sociology and a master's degree in criminal justice from Sam 
Houston State University; in addition, he earned a master's degree 
in public administration from Texas Christian University in 1974; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wood's positive influence extends beyond his 
longtime efforts with TCJS; he is a member of the Fort Worth Teen 
Court board of directors, the Citizens Crime Commission of Tarrant 
County, and the Texas Youth Development, Inc., board of directors;  
he also is past president of the Fort Worth Girls' Club board of 
directors and a dedicated supporter of Bridge Emergency Youth 
Services and the Fort Worth Independent School District's 
after-school programs; and
	WHEREAS, He is an adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan 
University and a guest lecturer at the Fort Worth Police Academy, 
and he is a member of advisory boards for the Texas Youth Commission 
and the Tarrant County Junior College Criminal Justice program; and
	WHEREAS, For 38 years, Jerry M. Wood has devoted himself to 
helping the youth of Tarrant County, and it is indeed a privilege to 
join in honoring this remarkable man as he celebrates his 
retirement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jerry M. Wood for his longtime service 
to Tarrant County and pay tribute to him on the occasion of his 
retirement as assistant director of Tarrant County Juvenile 
Services; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Wood as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Goodman

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on March 
5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House