H.R. No. 958
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Emery S. Cathey is retiring this year from his post
    1-2  as principal of Rains Elementary School, drawing to a close an
    1-3  exemplary career in education that has spanned more than three
    1-4  decades; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A graduate of East Texas State University who holds
    1-6  both a bachelor's and a master's degree in education, Mr. Cathey
    1-7  began his outstanding career as an educator with the Boles Home
    1-8  Independent School District (ISD) in 1963, serving as a math and
    1-9  social studies instructor and as a coach for the district until
   1-10  1966, when he began his tenure with Rains ISD; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Mr. Cathey established a well-deserved reputation
   1-12  for excellence as a math teacher and principal at the elementary,
   1-13  junior, and senior high levels, and also served the district well
   1-14  as interim superintendent and assistant superintendent before being
   1-15  named principal of Rains Elementary School in 1977; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, For 18 years, this admirable gentleman has performed
   1-17  his duties as principal with the utmost integrity and distinction
   1-18  and his commitment to helping every child achieve the best
   1-19  education possible has earned him a special place in the hearts of
   1-20  the school's students, parents, and staff; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Honored on numerous occasions over the course of his
   1-22  fine tenure, Mr. Cathey was awarded a life membership in the Texas
   1-23  Congress of Parents & Teachers and the Texas Elementary Principals
   1-24  and Supervisors Association for his extensive contributions and
    2-1  achievements; as a recognized authority in the field of public
    2-2  education, he also was selected to participate in the Texas School
    2-3  Improvement Initiative of the Texas Education Agency; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Throughout his career as an educator and
    2-5  administrator, Emery S.  Cathey has worked diligently to promote
    2-6  excellence in the Texas public school system and his outstanding
    2-7  accomplishments and dedication have significantly benefitted
    2-8  generations of young Texans; now, therefore, be it
    2-9        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-10  Legislature hereby honor Emery S. Cathey on his remarkable career
   2-11  in the field of education and extend to him warmest best wishes for
   2-12  a very happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
   2-13        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-14  prepared for Mr. Cathey as an expression of high regard by the
   2-15  Texas House of Representatives.