H.C.R. No. 125
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Jeff Ripley is retiring as associate director
for county operations at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
on August 31, 2023, concluding an exemplary tenure with the agency
that has spanned nearly three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ripley began his career with the Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service in 1989, when he accepted a position as
assistant county extension agent for agriculture in Seguin; over
the following years, he served as a county extension agent for
Williamson, Palo Pinto, and Tom Green Counties, and in 2000, he
became the Travis County extension director; he subsequently served
a brief tenure as the district extension administrator for Coastal
Bend District 11 before becoming an assistant professor and
extension specialist for organizational development; and
WHEREAS, On December 1, 2014, Dr. Ripley took on his current
role as the associate director for county operations; his many
responsibilities have included leading all 12 district extension
administrators across the state, overseeing the recruitment,
hiring, and supervision of county staff, and serving as the
administrative liaison for commissioners courts; along the way, he
has given hundreds of speeches, training presentations, and
lectures, and he has authored numerous publications; in addition,
he has been involved in many professional and civic initiatives,
organizations, and committees; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Dr. Ripley received
the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Superior Service Awards
for the specialist and evaluation team categories in 2014, and he
has been named an honorary lifetime director by the Texas Junior
Livestock Association; he holds a bachelor's degree in agribusiness
from Tarleton State University, a master's degree in agricultural
education from Southwest Texas State University, and a doctoral
degree in agricultural education from Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and commitment
to excellence, Jeff Ripley has greatly benefited his fellow Texans
and earned the lasting respect and admiration of his colleagues,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he
embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Dr. Jeff P. Ripley on his retirement as
associate director for county operations at the Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service 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 Dr. Ripley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 125 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 125 was adopted by the Senate on May
29, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor