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79R3374 MW-D

By:  Naishtat                                                     H.R. No. 265



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After working more than 38 years in the field of 
human services, Donald M. Loving is retiring as executive director 
of Communities in Schools-Central Texas, Inc., in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Loving, who holds a master's degree in social 
work from Tulane University, began his career as a child protective 
services worker in rural Texas;  he went on to become a significant 
figure in his profession whose impressive resume includes such 
leadership positions as executive director of Youth Alternatives in 
New Orleans, where he founded one of the first crisis centers for 
runaways, director of the Arkansas Youth Training Institute, and 
executive director of The Children's Center in Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, Currently in his 14th year as executive director of 
Communities in Schools, Mr. Loving has led this outstanding 
organization through a period of phenomenal growth to become a 
200-member agency serving 44 prekindergarten through 12th grade 
schools in seven Central Texas school districts; in addition, 
Communities in Schools operates a number of large projects that 
assist campus-based staff; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Loving's numerous professional achievements 
include establishing the National Network for Youth, which he 
served as chair of its board of directors for two years; he has also 
served as president of the United Way Executives' Council, chair of 
the Austin Area Human Services Association, and president of 
Communities in Schools of Texas, Inc.; moreover, Mr. Loving has 
shared his knowledge and expertise with others as an adjunct 
faculty member of the School of Social Work at The University of 
Texas in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Loving's integrity and dedication have earned 
for him the lasting respect of all who have been privileged to know 
of his work and accomplishments, and it is a pleasure to honor him 
for an exemplary career as he embarks on the next chapter in his 
life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Donald M. Loving on the occasion of 
his retirement from Communities in Schools-Central Texas, Inc., in 
Austin and commend him for his life's work, which has positively 
influenced countless young people in the Lone Star State; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Loving as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.