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By:  Hegar                                                        H.R. No. 148







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Jerry Hoke is retiring as library director of 

Wharton County Junior College after more than 30 years of service to 

the school and the community; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Hoke received his bachelor's degree from the 

University of Dayton, his master's degree in English from the 

University of Indiana, and his master's degree in library science 

from the University of Oklahoma; his strong educational background 

has provided him with a wide body of knowledge on such diverse 

topics as Italian motorcycles, everyday life in 17th-century 

London, European shotgun makers, and 14th-century music; and

	WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the WCJC library has undergone 

numerous changes and upgrades, including the incorporation of new 

technologies, which has substantially enhanced research 

opportunities and access to information; Mr. Hoke has also been 

instrumental in the expansion of the college from a single campus to 

an integral system serving the Central Gulf Coast; furthermore, as 

a distinguished member of the Wharton community, he has contributed 

to the development of the city's arts and cultural resources; and

	WHEREAS, Jerry Hoke's dedication to the needs of WCJC 

students and Wharton area residents is truly outstanding, and 

though he will be missed by library patrons, his intellectual 

curiosity and civic commitment will surely continue to inspire 

others; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Jerry Hoke for his 

exceptional tenure with Wharton County Junior College and extend to 

him sincere best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it 

further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Mr. Hoke as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.