SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 462
WHEREAS, After nearly three decades of dedicated public
service, Jack E. Thompson retired as the Harris County district
courts administrator on February 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A native of Arkansas, Mr. Thompson was hired in
1982, as the first administrator of the Harris County district
courts; in that role, he introduced technology and innovation
into the court's management practices, and he played a pivotal
role in the design and construction of two new courthouse
facilities; moreover, he assisted the 59 district courts with the
utmost efficiency and professionalism, and he did not allow the
devastation from Tropical Storm Alison, Hurricane Ike, or
Hurricane Rita to disrupt county operations; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Thompson enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Jane, and his retirement will allow
him to spend more time with his family, including his twin
grandsons, Ethan and Evan; and
WHEREAS, Jack Thompson has served his community and his
fellow residents with an unwavering commitment to excellence,
and he may indeed reflect with great pride on a career well-spent
as he prepares to embark on the next exciting chapter of his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby congratulate Jack E. Thompson on his
retirement as district courts administrator for Harris County
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Thompson as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate