SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1200
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert L. Comeaux, who is retiring from the Texas
Federation of Teachers after many years of service in the fields
of labor and education; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Comeaux is a field representative and a staff
member of the Professional Educators Group of the Texas
Federation of Teachers, where he has worked with diligence and
professionalism to recruit members, resolve conflicts, and
develop new leaders while communicating with members about
issues of importance to the federation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Comeaux brought a long history of supporting
working men and women to bear when he joined the Texas Federation
of Teachers in 2004; from his days as a college student working in
campaigns to successfully leading a strike for the United Food
and Commercial Workers International Union to devising a
strategic plan for a San Antonio school board election, he has
had a profound impact on improving wages and conditions for
workers; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he has handled his many
responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; he
is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at
the Texas Federation of Teachers will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Robert L. Comeaux on his exceptional
service to the Texas Federation of Teachers and extend to him
best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate