H.R. No. 241 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join 1-2 with the citizens of Lumberton in honoring esteemed school board 1-3 president Marcus W. Bowman for his many contributions to the 1-4 Lumberton school system; and 1-5 WHEREAS, An experienced and highly regarded educator, 1-6 Mr. Bowman has demonstrated exceptional leadership since assuming 1-7 his duties as president of the school board of the Lumberton 1-8 Independent School District (LISD) in 1991; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Retired from teaching, Mr. Bowman honed his 1-10 considerable professional expertise and gained valuable insights 1-11 into the educational needs of the community as a classroom teacher 1-12 for many years, distinguishing himself as a capable and effective 1-13 instructor during a rewarding career spanning more than three 1-14 decades; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A longtime member of the Lumberton community and 1-16 former president of the Lumberton Education Association, Mr. Bowman 1-17 enjoyed an accomplished 21-year tenure with LISD highlighted by a 1-18 number of important achievements and an overall dedication to duty 1-19 that has earned him the lasting respect and admiration of his 1-20 students, colleagues, and many friends in the community; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A graduate of Tulane University where he was an 1-22 outstanding football player, this versatile and well-rounded 1-23 gentleman also has successfully used his extensive knowledge and 1-24 experience to benefit students in activities outside the classroom, 2-1 providing them with valuable guidance and counseling as a coach and 2-2 as a vocational director; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman also lends his time to many worthwhile 2-4 civic activities and is a well-liked and valued member of this 2-5 close-knit community on the edge of the Big Thicket; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his exemplary teaching and administrative 2-7 career, Mr. Bowman has demonstrated exemplary commitment to his 2-8 students and to the ideal of academic excellence; a man of great 2-9 vision and energy, he has adhered to high standards of personal and 2-10 professional integrity and is indeed deserving of our praise and 2-11 recognition for his significant contributions to the quality of 2-12 education in our state; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby commend Marcus W. Bowman for his many years of 2-15 outstanding service to the Lumberton community and to the State of 2-16 Texas; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for him as an expression of highest regard by the Texas 2-19 House of Representatives. 2-20 House of Representatives. 2-21 Zbranek 2-22 H.R. No. 241 2-23 _______________________________ 2-24 Speaker of the House 2-25 I certify that H.R. No. 241 was adopted by the House on 2-26 February 15, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-27 _______________________________ 3-1 Chief Clerk of the House