SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 704
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tom Rogers, who is retiring from the Texas Retired
Teachers Association and the Austin Retired Teachers Association
after 27 years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Tom Rogers joined the Texas Retired Teachers
Association in 1992 after 32 years of teaching science in junior
high school and high school; he began his career in education at
Fulmore Junior High School and went on to teach at Johnston High
School and Austin Community College; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
Mr. Rogers has played an important role in supporting the needs
of retired teachers through his service as an advocate for
legislative action; he served for 25 years as chair of the Austin
Retired Teachers Association's Legislative Committee; and
WHEREAS, He was recognized for his effective leadership in
2014, when the Texas Retired Teachers Association presented him
with its highest honor, the E. L. Galyean Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, Tom
Rogers has had a profound impact on the lives of students and
teachers alike, and it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition for his outstanding contributions to education in
our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Tom Rogers on his exceptional
service as an educator and as an advocate for the state's retired
teachers and extend to him best wishes for continued success in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 7, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate