By:  Montford, Harris of Dallas                 S.R. No. 1046
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  recognizing B. J. Murray who has been an educational leader in
    1-4  the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District for over 37 years; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, B. J. Murray
    1-6  has had a positive influence on the lives of innumerable students
    1-7  and teachers, many of whom still reside in the community; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Mr. Murray has held many positions of honor and
    1-9  leadership during his distinguished career; he organized and was
   1-10  the first president of Hurst-Euless-Bedford's local Texas State
   1-11  Teachers Association; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, He has been chairman of the Southern Association
   1-13  of Secondary Schools in Region XI, president of the
   1-14  Hurst-Euless-Bedford Administrator's Association, and chairman of
   1-15  University Interscholastic League for Secondary Schools; he has
   1-16  served on the Board of Directors for the Texas State Principal's
   1-17  Association; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, B. J. Murray began his exceptional career as a
   1-19  teacher and coach at Hurst Junior High School and Bell High School
   1-20  during the late 1950s; he then became assistant principal of Hurst
   1-21  Junior High School and the first principal of Central Junior High
   1-22  in 1965; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, In 1968, he became principal of the newly built
    2-1  Trinity High School, a position in which he would remain for the
    2-2  next 25 years; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, An exceptionally gifted and dedicated
    2-4  administrator, Mr. Murray skillfully handled the complexities and
    2-5  far-reaching responsibilities of a high school principal; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, His dynamic leadership brought Trinity High School
    2-7  to the forefront in academics, sports, and fine arts; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, Due to his wisdom and guidance, numerous students
    2-9  have distinguished themselves at colleges and universities, and
   2-10  in business, professional, and public services; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, During his long and illustrious career,
   2-12  B. J. Murray made many enduring friendships in the community and
   2-13  his many accomplishments have brought acclaim and honor to the
   2-14  City of Euless; now, therefore, be it
   2-15        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-16  73rd Legislature, hereby commend B. J. Murray for his years of
   2-17  dedication to the field of education and join with the citizens
   2-18  of the City of Euless in recognizing June 5, 1993, as
   2-19  "B. J. Murray Day"; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-21  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
   2-22                                 _____________________________________
   2-23                                        President of the Senate
   2-24                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-25                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    3-1                                 the Senate on May 25, 1993.
    3-2                                 _____________________________________
    3-3                                        Secretary of the Senate
    3-4                                 _____________________________________
    3-5                                          Member, Texas Senate
    3-6                                 _____________________________________
    3-7                                          Member, Texas Senate