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.