SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 35
In Memory
of
Janis Guerrero-Thompson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Janis
Guerrero-Thompson, who died June 7, 2011, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Janis Guerrero-Thompson was a native Austinite
who graduated from Crockett High School and earned bachelor's,
master's, and doctoral degrees from The University of Texas at
Austin; she enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an
educator, administrator, and community volunteer, and her energy
and passion had a profound impact on many lives; and
WHEREAS, She served the Austin Independent School District
in several capacities through the years, most recently as
director for planning and community relations, where she oversaw
communications, planning, fund-raising, and community
partnerships; her innovative ideas on how to communicate with
diverse communities and develop the district's plans for the
future exemplified her leadership on important issues and her
commitment to furthering the best interests of the district's
schoolchildren; and
WHEREAS, Among the many community organizations that
benefited from her talent and expertise were Central Texas
Goodwill Industries and the Girls Empowerment Network of Austin;
she served on the City of Austin's Civil Service Commission and
was an active volunteer with Chaplain Services at University
Medical Center Brackenridge; and
WHEREAS, She was honored in 2004 by Hispanic magazine as a
Top Latina in Community Service, and in 2008 was named one of the
25 Most Influential Hispanics in Austin by La Voz de Austin,
Austin Community College, and the Texas Association of Chicanos
in Higher Education; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and generosity, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her commitment to
education, and her sensitivity toward others will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in her life; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Janis Guerrero-Thompson:
her husband, Chuck Thompson; her son and daughter-in-law,
Matthew and Jessica Thompson; and her three grandchildren; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Janis Guerrero-Thompson.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 14, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate