83R18799 BK-D
By: Sheffield of Coryell H.R. No. 1493
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With the retirement of Joe D. Standridge, Jr., and
Rea Standridge on April 1, 2013, the faculty and staff of Tarleton
State University bid farewell to two valued members of their
community; and
WHEREAS, This notable husband-and-wife team long benefited
Tarleton State through their professional contributions; Joe
Standridge, the associate vice president of physical facilities,
spent more than two decades ensuring that campus buildings met the
highest possible standards, as evidenced by his receipt of the
Certified Educational Facilities Professional credential from
APPA; Rea Standridge, the manager of payroll services, was also an
outstanding member of the Tarleton staff, having previously shared
her knowledge and insight working for the Fine Arts Department
before joining budgets and payroll; together with her husband, she
continued her support of fine arts at the university as a member of
ULTRA Club; and
WHEREAS, The Standridges are active members of the
Stephenville community, where Mr. Standridge has generously
volunteered his time at area churches and health care centers; he
has additionally served as a member of the Knights of Columbus and
in his role as a mentor for students, he has sought to provide
encouragement and guidance while fostering leadership skills; in
recognition of his civic engagement, he was presented with the
university's Horizon Award in 2011; and
WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, Joe and Rea Standridge
handled the duties of their respective offices with the utmost
dedication and ability, and their contributions have earned them
the enduring respect and admiration of their friends and colleagues
at the university; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joe D. Standridge, Jr., and Rea
Standridge on their retirement from Tarleton State University and
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Standridge as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.