H.R. No. 566
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Otis Wilson Burroughs is retiring from his position
    1-2  as superintendent of the Banquete Independent School District
    1-3  (BISD), drawing to a close a distinguished career as a teacher and
    1-4  administrator that has spanned 37 years; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Prior to undertaking his long and rewarding career
    1-6  in education, this outstanding patriot served with distinction in
    1-7  the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Eager to participate in the vital process of shaping
    1-9  young minds, Mr. Burroughs found ample opportunities to do so on
   1-10  his return to civilian life when he became a teacher and coach;
   1-11  after four years as a classroom instructor, he entered a new phase
   1-12  in his career when he joined the BISD as high school principal; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, He proved to be a capable administrator as well as
   1-14  an effective teacher and provided superlative leadership in this
   1-15  capacity for two years; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Deservedly promoted to superintendent of the BISD,
   1-17  he continued to demonstrate remarkable administrative skills during
   1-18  his 31 years of tireless service in that demanding position; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, this devoted
   1-20  family man has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Sylvia,
   1-21  his children, William, Melissa, Douglas, and Robert, and his eight
   1-22  grandchildren; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, After nearly four decades of outstanding service to
   1-24  the people of his community, Mr. Burroughs can begin his
    2-1  well-deserved retirement assured in the knowledge that he has made
    2-2  a positive difference in the lives of several generations of
    2-3  schoolchildren, and he can indeed look back with tremendous pride
    2-4  and satisfaction on his exemplary accomplishments as an educator
    2-5  and administrator; now, therefore, be it
    2-6        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-7  Legislature hereby congratulate Otis Wilson Burroughs on his
    2-8  exceptional efforts in the field of education and extend to him
    2-9  best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it
   2-10  further
   2-11        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-12  prepared for Mr. Burroughs as an expression of high regard by the
   2-13  Texas House of Representatives.
   2-14  Texas House of Representatives.
   2-15                                                             Berlanga
   2-16                                                      H.R. No. 566
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   2-18                                            Speaker of the House
   2-19        I certify that H.R. No. 566 was adopted by the House on May
   2-20  7, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-22                                          Chief Clerk of the House