By Kubiak H.R. No. 1107 74R14047 PFG-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The decision of Jimmy Hauk to retire from his duties 1-2 as superintendent of the Buckholts Independent School District has 1-3 marked the end of an era for citizens of the district, where he has 1-4 enjoyed a distinguished career in education that has spanned nearly 1-5 four decades; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A product of the local school system himself, 1-7 Mr. Hauk attended Clarkson's elementary school, and later was 1-8 graduated from C. H. Yoe High School; after college, he joined the 1-9 faculty of Buckholts High School and helped countless students to 1-10 achieve their best as a talented instructor, coach, and principal 1-11 at the school for many years before being promoted to the post of 1-12 district superintendent in 1975; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In this vital role, he has provided outstanding 1-14 leadership to the school district and to residents of the 1-15 community, who have in turn expressed their deep admiration of him 1-16 by establishing a scholarship fund in his honor and christening the 1-17 remodeled Buckholts Badger stadium "The Jim Hauk Field"; truly a 1-18 pillar of his community, Jimmy Hauk is indeed deserving of special 1-19 praise and recognition for his outstanding contributions to public 1-20 education in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby commend Jimmy Hauk for his exemplary service to 1-23 our state as an educator and extend warmest best wishes to him for 1-24 continued happiness and success; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Hauk as an expression of highest regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives.