H.R. No. 491
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Arlington Retired School Employees Association
is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 2021,
providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the organization for
its myriad contributions; and
WHEREAS, Established on April 20, 1971, the Arlington Retired
School Employees Association works for the benefit of retired
personnel from the Arlington Independent School District and
advances their professional, financial, and intellectual interests
through its advocacy efforts; as the District 11 member of the Texas
Retired Teachers Association, the group sponsors numerous programs
for members, including retirement education seminars and
informational presentations on a variety of subjects, and it
coordinates with other organizations for educators at the local,
state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, ARSEA encourages its members to use their training
and experience to further the educational, social, civic, and
spiritual growth of the community at large; of particular note, the
association participates in the TRTA Children's Book Project and
provides scholarships for Arlington ISD graduating seniors who plan
to enter the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, For a half century, the dedicated members of the
Arlington Retired School Employees Association have demonstrated
an unwavering commitment to its members and to the betterment of the
community, and it is a pleasure to join in commemorating this
special milestone in the association's rich history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Arlington Retired School
Employees Association on its 50th anniversary and extend to its
members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Tinderholt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 491 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House