SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join the citizens of the City of Diana in recognizing May 4, 2003, 
as Robert F. Hunt Day; and
	WHEREAS, On that day, the New Diana Elementary School 
will be renamed for Principal Robert F. Hunt, whose work in the 
education of children spans 36 years and includes 25 years of 
outstanding service with the New Diana Independent School 
District; and
	WHEREAS, Bobby Hunt was born in Hallsville, Texas, where 
he attended public schools; he earned a bachelor's degree and a 
master's degree from Baylor University and began his career in 
education in 1967 with West Rusk Consolidated Independent School 
District; he and his wife, Delores, have three children and 
attend First Baptist Church in Hallsville; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout Mr. Hunt's career, he has been dedicated
to his work with the children under his guidance and has often gone
far beyond the call of duty; and
	WHEREAS, From building fences to sitting in emergency rooms 
with his students, he has been a devoted and caring educator and 
an excellent role model for the many young people who look up to 
him; and
	WHEREAS, A hardworking and resourceful administrator who 
is highly respected for his wisdom and skills, Bobby Hunt has 
played a major role in making the New Diana Elementary School the 
excellent educational facility it is today; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Robert F. Hunt for his many 
contributions to the educational system of Texas and the children 
of our state and recognize May 4, 2003, as Robert F. Hunt Day in 
Diana; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him  as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Ratliff




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 28, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate