79S32131 JNC-D

By:  Zedler                                                       H.R. No. 789



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jimmy Jones is retiring from his position as 
principal of Lamar High School in 2006, bringing to a close an 
exceptional career in education that has spanned 36 years; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining the staff of Lamar as vice principal, 
Mr. Jones held tenures as an art instructor and coach at Hutcheson 
Junior High School and Sam Houston High School, later serving as a 
teacher and part-time administrator at Bowie High School; his 
dedication and experience have earned him the respect of his 
colleagues and students, who admire his wisdom, his leadership, and 
his ability to inspire high personal standards in others; and
	WHEREAS, This notable Texan has done much for Lamar High 
School during his decade of service to the institution; among his 
many accomplishments are his creation of a scholarship fund in 
honor of previous principals, promotion of Lamar's Legacy of 
Literature, which brought in more than 500 books for Pregnancy 
Education Parenting students, special education students, and 
elementary students, development of the first Freshman Vision Camp 
in the city to help incoming freshman orient themselves to high 
school life, and support of the school's ropes course and 
Garden/Monarch Research project; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to performing his education-related 
activities, Mr. Jones has benefited the wider community through his 
leadership with such notable groups as Leadership Arlington and the 
North Arlington Rotary Club, which he serves as a member of the 
board; he is also a valued congregant and elder of his congregation 
at Rush Creek Christian Church; and
	WHEREAS, Jimmy Jones exemplifies the highest standards of his 
challenging profession, and it is indeed a pleasure to pay tribute 
to him as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his life; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Principal Jimmy Jones 
of Lamar High School on the occasion of his retirement and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for continued success in all of his 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.