By Glaze                                               H.R. No. 339
         76R8194 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, After 30 years in education, including eight years
 1-2     as superintendent of the Arp school district, Gerald Rosebure
 1-3     retired in December 1998, and his many accomplishments and deep
 1-4     commitment to the schoolchildren of Texas are indeed worthy of
 1-5     special legislative recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Originally from Commerce, Mr. Rosebure began his
 1-7     career as a teacher and coach; his years in the classroom and on
 1-8     the playing field provided a broad experience base that has served
 1-9     him well since his move into administration; and
1-10           WHEREAS,  Superintendent Rosebure's early tenure with the Arp
1-11     school district was highlighted by a number of impressive
1-12     successes, including a $3 million bond issue for a new elementary
1-13     school; in addition to his administrative work with the Arp
1-14     schools, he served the Wills Point and Newton school districts, and
1-15     his contributions to each were noteworthy; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Committed to the success of his students, he worked
1-17     with teachers to develop classroom techniques and incentive
1-18     programs to raise the students' TAAS scores  and improve the
1-19     district's overall rating with the Texas Education Agency; and
1-20           WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Arp school district has
1-21     improved technology programs and built a new elementary school,
1-22     band hall, and weight-training facility; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Throughout his educational accomplishments,
1-24     Mr. Rosebure has been lovingly and ably supported by his wife,
 2-1     Deborah; as they make plans for their life together after his
 2-2     retirement, it is justly fitting to honor him for his long and
 2-3     valuable dedication to education; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby honor Gerald Rosebure on his retirement as
 2-6     superintendent of the Arp school district and extend to him warm
 2-7     best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for Mr. Rosebure as an expression of high regard by the
2-10     Texas House of Representatives.