SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 954

WHEREAS, J. Glen Dossett is retiring as agriculture instructor for the Mineola Independent School District on June 30, 2017, concluding a distinguished 50-year career in education; and

WHEREAS, A Mineola native and graduate of East Texas State University, Glen Dossett completed his bachelor's degree in agriculture science education in 1967 and went to work that same year for Pittsburg Independent School District; in 1970, he received his master's degree in educational administration and joined Mineola Independent School District as its agriculture instructor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dossett has taught a wide variety of courses, from animal science to agriculture mechanics; in addition, he has served as the district's FFA advisor, and many of the Career and Leadership Development Event teams he has trained have competed at the state level; he has provided guidance for a host of Supervised Agricultural Experience projects and has advised students working on FFA degrees, including the American FFA degree; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Dossett has served Texas FFA as Area VI coordinator and as a member of committees at the district, area, and state levels; from 1975 to 1987, he held a seat on the board of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, which recognized him for efforts above and beyond the call of duty; he has additionally served on the AgricultureCommitteeoftheMineolaChamberofCommerceandhas coordinated and planned its annual Mineola Hay Show; for his contributions to the chamber, he has received both its Appreciation Award and its Distinguished Achievement Award; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dossett is supported by the love and encouragement of his wife of 50 years, Darla Sue Dossett, and their three daughters, Kristi, Kerri, and Kelli; he also takes great pride in his three granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, Glen Dossett has made a positive difference in the lives of numerous Mineola students over the course of five decades, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Glen Dossett on his retirement as agriculture instructor for the Mineola Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Dossett as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 29, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate