H.R. No. 1865 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, JoAnne Johnson has benefited the young people of the Fort Bend Independent School District as the coordinator of the Volunteers in Public Schools program at Elkins High School; and WHEREAS, VIPS coordinators serve as liaisons between schools, parents, and the community; determining the needs of the campus they serve, these dedicated men and women recruit, train, and place volunteers while helping to oversee the program and to recognize its members; and WHEREAS, Contributing to the vitality of each school, VIPS participants mentor students and work alongside faculty and staff to support a variety of vital initiatives, including fund-raisers, athletic events, and extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most valuable resource, and by giving generously of her time and talents, Ms. Johnson has positively affected the youth of Fort Bend ISD and invested in the future of her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend JoAnne Johnson for her service as a Volunteers in Public Schools coordinator and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further R ESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1865 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House