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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, After nearly a half century of dedicated service, |
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John E. Lampe is retiring from his career as a government instructor |
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at Southwest Texas Junior College on May 31, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Jack Lampe received his bachelor's degree in |
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philosophy from Dartmouth College in 1959 and his master's degree |
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in political science from the University of Chicago in 1964; after |
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graduating from Dartmouth, he served a stint in the United States |
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Navy from 1959 to 1961 and also traveled abroad to Honduras as a |
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member of the Peace Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Lampe taught classes at Texas A&I University, |
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The University of Texas at Austin, and Sam Houston State University |
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before joining the faculty of Southwest Texas Junior College in |
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1972; there, he has been a professor of government, philosophy, and |
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history for almost five decades, and he has greatly benefited |
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countless students through the knowledge and expertise he has |
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shared, as well as through his generosity and encouragement; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lampe enjoys the love and |
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support of his wife of more than 45 years, Carolyn; with his |
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upcoming retirement, he looks forward to having the opportunity to |
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travel more; and |
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WHEREAS, Jack Lampe has touched the lives of many people |
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throughout his long career as an educator, and his contributions to |
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Southwest Texas Junior College will be remembered and appreciated |
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for years to come; 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 John E. Lampe on his retirement |
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from Southwest Texas Junior College and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Lampe as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |