84R14192 KSM-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1494
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bill and Martha Westfall retired from their
positions with the Robstown Independent School District in 2012,
following more than 40 years of outstanding contributions to their
students and their community; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school in Cisco, where
the two were sweethearts, Mr. and Mrs. Westfall attended The
University of Texas and then went on to look for a school district
where they both could teach; they were hired by Robstown ISD in June
1971, one month before they exchanged the vows of matrimony; and
WHEREAS, At Robstown High School, Mr. Westfall taught
economics and government, and Mrs. Westfall was an English teacher
and later served as the testing coordinator for the district; the
Westfalls endeavored to make learning fun and to both challenge and
encourage their students, and their influences can be seen across
generations of Robstown scholars; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Westfall remained in Robstown after
they retired, and they enjoy spending more time with their loved
ones and taking their grandchildren to the Nueces County Keach
Family Library; and
WHEREAS, In demonstrating an unwavering commitment to
helping their students succeed, Bill and Martha Westfall have made
a lasting positive difference in the lives of countless area
residents, and they may take well-deserved pride in their
exceptional records of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bill and Martha Westfall on their
outstanding service with the Robstown Independent School District
and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Westfall as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.