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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Odilon Bretado retired as the custodian of Crockett |
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Elementary School in Midland in June 2017, drawing to a close nearly |
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four decades of distinguished service to the school; and |
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WHEREAS, Hired in 1978, Mr. Bretado took exceptional care of |
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the campus, keeping everything clean and orderly and providing |
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swift, skilled assistance whenever requested; he even checked on |
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the school on his days off; until 2001, his wife also worked at |
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Crockett Elementary; and |
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WHEREAS, While fulfilling his many responsibilities, |
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Mr. Bretado contributed significantly to the welcoming, family |
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atmosphere of the school; his quiet, friendly manner endeared him |
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to the faculty and staff, and as a resident of the neighborhood, he |
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related well to the students and their families; moreover, he kept |
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in touch with many alumni through the years, helping to strengthen |
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their connection to the school and the community; and |
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WHEREAS, At the time of his retirement, Mr. Bretado ranked as |
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the longest-tenured member of the staff at Crockett Elementary; in |
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April 2017, he was recognized by Educate Midland for his |
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outstanding contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, Odilon Bretado set a positive example of dedication, |
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diligence, and cordiality for generations of students, and in so |
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doing, he earned the lasting admiration and affection of all those |
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who have been privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Odilon |
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Bretado on his retirement from Crockett Elementary School and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Bretado as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Craddick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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