By: Seidlits H.R. No. 85 73R2712 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Michael McDougal recently retired from his position 1-2 as superintendent of schools for the Sherman Independent School 1-3 District, thus bringing to a close an illustrious 30-year career 1-4 with the Sherman ISD; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State 1-6 University, Mr. McDougal began his career as a classroom teacher 1-7 with Sherman ISD in 1963; and 1-8 WHEREAS, While ably fulfilling his duties as a classroom 1-9 instructor and later as a school administrator, he furthered his 1-10 education by earning a master's degree in education and a doctorate 1-11 in administrative leadership from the University of North Texas; 1-12 elevated to the post of elementary school principal in 1968, he 1-13 continued to serve the district for the next 18 years as a 1-14 principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This broad range of teaching and administrative 1-16 experience gave him a unique perspective on the challenges and 1-17 resources of the Sherman ISD, and after serving for two years, from 1-18 1986 to 1988, as assistant superintendent, he rose to the rank of 1-19 superintendent of schools in 1988; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This outstanding educator believed strongly in the 1-21 youth of his community, and he did not confine this commitment to 1-22 the school environment; Mr. McDougal has dedicated countless hours 1-23 of service to civic and charitable organizations, and this 1-24 dedication has earned him the admiration and respect of his 2-1 colleagues and fellow citizens; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A member of the boards of directors of the Boys 2-3 Club, United Way, the Texoma Regional Blood Bank, and Junior 2-4 Achievement, this remarkable gentleman also is active in Rotary 2-5 International, the America 2000 Coalition, and the Parent-Teachers 2-6 Association; he served as the PTA scholarship chairman for three 2-7 years and has selflessly dedicated 23 years to the United Way as a 2-8 fund drive worker; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Mr. McDougal has served his nation in the United 2-10 States Army Reserve for three decades, and in that time, he 2-11 completed numerous officer training courses at Fort Benning, 2-12 Georgia, and graduated from the United States Army Command and 2-13 General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; he rose from the 2-14 rank of private to his current rank as brigadier general and has 2-15 served this branch of the armed services with honor and distinction 2-16 in numerous leadership capacities; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Mr. McDougal has 2-18 enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Linda, and he takes great 2-19 pride in the accomplishments of his four children, Cary, Kevin, 2-20 Karen, and Alan; and 2-21 WHEREAS, Michael McDougal has dedicated most of his life to 2-22 the education and enrichment of countless young Texans, and in his 2-23 efforts he has reached beyond the classroom environment and into 2-24 the community; through his actions, he has proved himself to be a 2-25 worthy role model for the young people whose lives he has shaped, 2-26 and in doing this he has exemplified the very finest ideals of his 2-27 profession; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 3-2 Legislature hereby honor Michael McDougal for his 30 years of 3-3 service to the students, faculty, and parents of the Sherman 3-4 Independent School District and extend warmest best wishes for 3-5 continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 3-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-7 prepared for Mr. McDougal as an expression of high regard by the 3-8 Texas House of Representatives.