H.R. No. 1148
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Polly Walton, secretary of the Arlington
Independent School District Board of Trustees, is concluding her
tenure in 2021; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the board in 2015, Ms. Walton has
collaborated with her follow trustees to set policy and ensure the
efficient operation of school facilities, with the goal of
fostering an optimal learning environment for all students; and
WHEREAS, A retired Arlington public school teacher,
Ms. Walton has further contributed to the district by serving on
various committees, including the Arlington ISD Financial Futures
Committee, and by helping to establish the SERVA/Adopt-a-School
program; she has also held leadership roles in the Arlington
Council of PTAs and the PTAs at Wimbish World Language Academy,
Shackelford Junior High School, and Lamar High School; moreover,
she was president of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Arlington Chapter and a member of the board of the Texas State
Teachers Association, and she played a vital role in the creation of
the United Educators Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedicated efforts, Polly Walton has
helped to further the mission of Arlington ISD, and she may take
satisfaction in knowing that her contributions will continue to
benefit area Texans for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Polly Walton for her service on the
Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees and extend
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Walton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House