By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 803



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas State Representative Bob Griggs is retiring 
from the Texas Legislature, and it is indeed fitting at this time to 
reflect on his service to the people of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, First elected to the House in 2003, Dr. Griggs has 
distinguished himself as a thoughtful and effective legislator, and 
his consensus-building abilities have greatly benefited both 
constituents and colleagues; and
	WHEREAS, His background in education and school 
administration earned him assignment to the Committee on Public 
Education, and subsequently the Select Committee on Public School 
Finance and the Joint Working Group on School Finance, where his 
professional experience was an enormous asset; and
	WHEREAS, During his two terms in the Texas House, Dr. Griggs 
also served as vice chair on the Committee on Border and 
International Affairs, and in the 79th Legislature he also served 
as a member of the Pensions and Investments Committee; and
	WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of the community, Dr. 
Griggs has been accorded numerous honors, including being named a 
Northeast Leadership Forum Distinguished Community Leader and the 
Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce Community Leader of the Year, 
and he also received Abilene Christian University's Distinguished 
Alumni Award; and
	WHEREAS, As he looks forward to spending more time with his 
family, Dr. Griggs may take pride in his efforts as a state 
representative and community leader; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Dr. Bob Griggs on the 
occasion of his retirement from the Texas Legislature and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Griggs as an expression of high regard by his 
colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives.