79R16445 BJM-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 1806



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, William Hampton of Hawkins was recently named a 
Distinguished Alumnus of Jarvis Christian College in recognition of 
his dedication, commitment, and service to his alma mater; and
	WHEREAS, A 1978 graduate of the school, where he earned a 
bachelor's degree in secondary education, Mr. Hampton also holds a 
master's degree from Texas A&M at Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan currently serves Jarvis as vice 
president for student affairs;  he has previously worked as a media 
technician, a library specialist, and an adjunct instructor of 
African-American history; in addition, he has team taught courses 
such as instructional strategies and classroom management in 
elementary and secondary schools and teaching media in the Division 
of Teacher Education; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hampton has further distinguished himself 
through his involvement in a host of social, civic, and 
professional organizations; a valued member of the Alpha Zeta Sigma 
Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, he also serves the fraternity 
as membership intake chairman for the East Texas Area of the Gulf 
Coast Region, the associate Texas state director, the Texas state 
director of education, and advisor to the Epsilon Zeta Chapter; 
moreover, he has given of his time and talents to the Wood County 
Industrial Commission, the Greater Hawkins Area Alumni 
Association, Riverside Tabernacle Church, InterCity Friends, the 
Jarvis Christian College Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Alpha Xi 
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to this most recent honor, Mr. Hampton 
has been lauded by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity as Outstanding 
Membership Intake Chairman and was named the Phi Beta Sigma Alumni 
Brother of the Year in the State of Texas in 1996; he has also been 
recognized by Jarvis students and faculty with an array of Image 
Awards such as Favorite Male Faculty/Staff Person, Most Supportive 
Male, Most Dedicated Faculty, and Most Supportive Staff Person; and
	WHEREAS, One of Jarvis Christian College's most invaluable 
assets, William Hampton has brought great pride to his alma mater 
through his many contributions, and he is indeed deserving of this 
special honor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate William Hampton on being named a 
Jarvis Christian College Distinguished Alumnus 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 Mr. Hampton as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.