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