H.R. No. 479
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After half a century of distinguished service in the
field of education, J. Glen Dossett retired as agriculture
instructor for the Mineola Independent School District on June 30,
2017; and
WHEREAS, A Mineola native, Glen Dossett completed his
bachelor's degree in agriculture science education at East Texas
State University in 1967 and went to work that same year for
Pittsburg ISD; in 1970, he received his master's degree in
educational administration and joined Mineola ISD as its
agriculture instructor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dossett taught a wide variety of courses, from
animal science to agriculture mechanics; in addition, he served as
the district's FFA advisor, and many of the Career and Leadership
Development Event teams he trained competed at the state level;
moreover, he provided guidance for a host of Supervised
Agricultural Experience projects and advised students working on
FFA degrees, including the American FFA degree; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Dossett served Texas FFA as Area
VI coordinator and as a member of committees at the district, area,
and state levels; from 1975 to 1987, he held a seat on the board of
the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, which
recognized him for efforts above and beyond the call of duty; he has
additionally served on the Agriculture Committee of the Mineola
Chamber of Commerce and has coordinated and planned its annual
Mineola Hay Show; for his contributions to the chamber, he has
received both its Appreciation Award and its Distinguished
Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dossett is supported by
the love and encouragement of his wife of 50 years, Darla Sue
Dossett, and their three daughters, Kristi, Kerri, and Kelli; he
also takes great pride in his three granddaughters; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Glen Dossett
dedicated himself to helping young Texans build a strong foundation
for future success, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many
accomplishments as an educator; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate J. Glen
Dossett on his retirement as agriculture instructor for the Mineola
Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dossett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hefner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 479 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House