H.R. No. 2010

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, James P. Monkres, Jr., was inducted into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor at a special ceremony on May 3, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The Hall of Honor was established to pay tribute to notable alumni of DeSoto High School and other individuals who have excelled in their service to area schools or have made special contributions to the district's educational mission; Jimmy Monkres was a member of the Class of 1977, and he has gone on to distinguish himself in his professional career as the president of the Bank of DeSoto; and

WHEREAS, The strong assistance that Mr. Monkres and the bank have provided to area schools has included the establishment of an endowment fund for the district's Education Foundation; through this initiative, more than $75,000 has been dedicated for the support of innovative teaching practices; moreover, he encourages bank staff to volunteer their time to benefit the school district as well as numerous other worthwhile civic organizations and events; and

WHEREAS, Jimmy Monkres has made a positive difference in the lives of many students through his dedicated work in behalf of DeSoto ISD, and in so doing, he has earned the lasting respect of the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate James P. Monkres, Jr., on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Monkres as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Davis of Dallas

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2010 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House