H.R. No. 479
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, JD Janda, the director of fine arts for the Tomball
Independent School District, has been named the 2023 Outstanding
Fine Arts Administrator by the Texas Fine Arts Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Janda has distinguished himself over the course
of his 42-year career in public education, which has included 22
years as a music director at James E. Taylor High School and 6 years
as the director of curriculum and fine arts for Georgetown ISD;
since being hired to his current position with Tomball ISD in July
2015, he has been responsible for supervising the district's dance,
theater, visual arts, and music departments; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Janda has steadfastly worked to
enhance fine arts opportunities for Texas students at both the
state and local levels; he has served in several statewide
leadership roles, including president of the Texas Music
Administrators Conference, president of the Texas Music Educators
Association, and TMEA State Band chair, in addition to sharing his
expertise as a member of the UIL State Music Technical Advisory
Committee for multiple terms; he was also recognized by his peers at
TMEA's annual convention in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, JD Janda has enriched the lives of many Texas
students by encouraging them to explore and develop their creative
talents, and he has set an example of excellence to which all in his
profession may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate JD Janda on his selection as the
2023 Outstanding Fine Arts Administrator by the Texas Fine Arts
Administrators and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Janda as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 479 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House