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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Max Thompson is retiring as superintendent of |
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the Banquete Independent School District in June 2021, drawing to a |
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close a remarkable career in education that has spanned 33 years; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Boasting more than two decades of experience as a |
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superintendent, Dr. Thompson first assumed the helm of Banquete ISD |
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in 2014; he has since developed a reputation for his wise and |
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thoughtful guidance as well as for his willingness to do whatever is |
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necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the district, from |
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driving a bus to working concession stands; moreover, he has |
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volunteered as the speech and debate coach for students in 7th |
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through 12th grade; and |
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WHEREAS, In the course of Dr. Thompson's career, two campuses |
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under his leadership have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools, |
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and he has received numerous accolades in recognition of his |
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accomplishments, including the 2016 Superintendent of the Year |
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award from the Texas Rural Education Association; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed administrator has also presented at |
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state conferences, organized a public education rally, and |
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testified before the Texas legislature, and he has held regional |
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and state-level positions with a number of educational |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence, Max Thompson has helped many young Texans |
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acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his |
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contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Max Thompson on his retirement |
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as superintendent of the Banquete Independent School District and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes as he embarks on the next exciting |
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chapter of his life; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Dr. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |