SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Janis Guerrero-Thompson
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Janis
  Guerrero-Thompson, who died June 7, 2011, at the age of 58; and
 
         WHEREAS, Janis Guerrero-Thompson was a native Austinite
  who graduated from Crockett High School and earned bachelor's,
  master's, and doctoral degrees from The University of Texas at
  Austin; she enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an
  educator, administrator, and community volunteer, and her energy
  and passion had a profound impact on many lives; and
 
         WHEREAS, She served the Austin Independent School District
  in several capacities through the years, most recently as
  director for planning and community relations, where she oversaw
  communications, planning, fund-raising, and community
  partnerships; her innovative ideas on how to communicate with
  diverse communities and develop the district's plans for the
  future exemplified her leadership on important issues and her
  commitment to furthering the best interests of the district's
  schoolchildren; and
 
         WHEREAS, Among the many community organizations that
  benefited from her talent and expertise were Central Texas
  Goodwill Industries and the Girls Empowerment Network of Austin;
  she served on the City of Austin's Civil Service Commission and
  was an active volunteer with Chaplain Services at University
  Medical Center Brackenridge; and
 
         WHEREAS, She was honored in 2004 by Hispanic magazine as a
  Top Latina in Community Service, and in 2008 was named one of the
  25 Most Influential Hispanics in Austin by La Voz de Austin,
  Austin Community College, and the Texas Association of Chicanos
  in Higher Education; and
 
         WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and generosity, she
  gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her commitment to
  education, and her sensitivity toward others will not be
  forgotten by those who were privileged to share in her life; and
 
         WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
  and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
  her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Janis Guerrero-Thompson:
  her husband, Chuck Thompson; her son and daughter-in-law,
  Matthew and Jessica Thompson; and her three grandchildren; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Janis Guerrero-Thompson.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 14, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate