H.C.R. No. 105
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature takes special pleasure in
    1-2  honoring Allen Jerald Cooper for his outstanding record of service
    1-3  to the students, parents, teachers, and supporters of DeKalb
    1-4  Independent School District; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born near DeKalb on May 6, 1930, Mr. Cooper has been
    1-6  a resident of Bowie County throughout his life; after graduating
    1-7  from James Bowie High School in Simms, he served his country with
    1-8  honor and distinction for four years as a member of the United
    1-9  States Air Force; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, On his return to civilian life, this exemplary
   1-11  citizen earned bachelor's and master's degrees at East Texas State
   1-12  University; soon after graduation, Mr. Cooper embarked on his
   1-13  career in education as an elementary school teacher and principal
   1-14  in the Malta Independent School District for 10 years; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Known to all for his courage, compassion, and
   1-16  commitment, this esteemed educator spent 28 years in service to the
   1-17  DeKalb Independent School District before he retired as
   1-18  superintendent in June 1992; named Region 8 Superintendent of the
   1-19  Year in 1992, he also was active in the Texas Association of School
   1-20  Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Dedicated to making DeKalb a better place in which
   1-22  to live and work, Mr. Cooper has played a leading role in many
   1-23  local civic organizations, including the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
   1-24  and the DeKalb Industrial Foundation; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Despite his many civic and professional activities,
    2-2  this fine gentleman is above all else a devoted husband and father
    2-3  who enjoys a happy and rewarding marriage with his wife, Pat, and
    2-4  who takes great pride in the accomplishments of his four children,
    2-5  Denise Duey, Michelle Price, Laura Thompson, and Thomas Cooper; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, The efforts of this distinguished Texan to improve
    2-7  the quality of education in this state are indeed worthy of special
    2-8  legislative recognition and support; now, therefore, be it
    2-9        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-10  hereby honor Allen Jerald Cooper for his exemplary record of
   2-11  service to the DeKalb Independent School District; and, be it
   2-12  further
   2-13        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-14  prepared for Mr. Cooper as an expression of high regard by the
   2-15  Legislature of the State of Texas.
   2-16  Legislature of the State of Texas.
   2-17                                                              Telford
   2-18                                                    H.C.R. No. 105
   2-19  _______________________________     _______________________________
   2-20      President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
   2-21        I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on
   2-22  April 13, 1993, by a non-record vote.
   2-23                                      _______________________________
   2-24                                          Chief Clerk of the House
   2-25        I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the Senate on
   2-26  May 6, 1993.
   2-27                                      _______________________________
    3-1                                          Secretary of the Senate
    3-2  APPROVED:  _____________________
    3-3                     Date
    3-4             _____________________
    3-5                   Governor