H.R. No. 1082 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Josh D. Clarke was sworn in as a member of the board of the Chester Independent School District on February 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, The board unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Clarke to fill an unexpected vacancy; a respected member of the business community, he is the president of H. C. Oilfield Services; and WHEREAS, Serving on the school board requires a significant commitment of time and energy; members coordinate with the district superintendent to ensure the best possible instruction and resources for pupils, and they strive to promote academic achievement and to enhance the quality of the district's schools; moreover, they seek to garner the public support that is essential to the advancement of the school system; and WHEREAS, By accepting this important office, Josh Clarke has demonstrated admirable dedication to providing area children with a strong foundation on which to build fulfilling and productive lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Josh Clarke on his appointment to the board of the Chester Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Clarke as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1082 was adopted by the House on April 6, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House