88R30717 CW-D

By: Lozano H.R. No. 2099

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jon Whatley concluded his tenure on the Odem-Edroy Independent School District Board of Trustees in May 2023, following two decades of exemplary service; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Whatley was first appointed to the Odem-Edroy school board in July 2004 and eventually rose to the position of president; over the course of his tenure on the board, he worked tirelessly in behalf of the district, which has grown to serve approximately 900 students across its four campuses; he also highlighted the importance of collective decision-making, and through the years, he drew inspiration from his mother, who served on the Odem-Edroy school board for 18 years; and

WHEREAS, Active in numerous other community endeavors, Mr. Whatley has given generously of his time to such organizations as the Odem Little League, which he served as a board member and baseball coach; moreover, he is a former president of the South Texas Cotton and Grain Association and has lent his expertise as a director for the Producers Caucus of the National Cotton Council; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Kelly, and their two children, Payne and Jackson; and

WHEREAS, Jon Whatley's hard work, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the students of Odem-Edroy ISD and earned the respect and admiration of his peers, and his contributions will resonate in the community for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Jon Whatley for his service to the Odem-Edroy Independent School District Board of Trustees 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. Whatley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.