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78R19204 JNC-D

By:  Driver                                                       H.R. No. 1762



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious 
resource, and dedicated education professionals like John and Lila 
Driver, who served in the Garland Independent School District for 
more than 30 years before retiring in 2001, are truly deserving of 
our heartfelt gratitude; and
	WHEREAS, After receiving a bachelor's degree from Southern 
Methodist University and a master's degree in education from North 
Texas State University, Mr. Driver began a 37-year tenure with the 
Garland ISD; he was assistant principal of O'Banion Middle School 
and principal of Handley Elementary School and Daugherty Elementary 
School; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Driver is a graduate of Texas Woman's 
University, where she received a bachelor's degree and a master's 
degree in education; she served the Garland ISD with distinction 
for 35 years as a teacher at Centerville Elementary School and 
O'Banion Middle School; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding couple have instructed and 
inspired generations of students, providing them with a solid 
foundation on which to build, and for their many years of service to 
the children of Garland they are indeed worthy of praise; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor John and Lila Driver for their outstanding 
contributions to the students of the Garland Independent School 
District and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Driver as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.