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
2-17 _______________________________
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.
2-21 _______________________________
2-22 Chief Clerk of the House