1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 994
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     recognize W. Carl McEachern, who is retiring after eight years
 1-4     of loyal service as superintendent of Bonham Independent School
 1-5     District and 36 years in the field of education; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A highly respected East Texas educator,
 1-7     Carl McEachern has had a successful and rewarding career, which
 1-8     has included serving as a superintendent, a high school principal,
 1-9     a teacher, and a coach; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A graduate of Baylor University, Mr. McEachern
1-11     earned a master's degree in educational administration from
1-12     East Texas State University; he began his career in 1961 as a
1-13     teacher and coach with Birdville Independent School District,
1-14     where he was employed until 1969; during the 1970s and 1980s, he
1-15     was employed with Arlington Independent School District, and after
1-16     three years as the superintendent of Martins Mill Independent
1-17     School District, he joined Bonham Independent School District in
1-18     1991; and
1-19           WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful superintendent,
1-20     Mr. McEachern has consistently aimed at providing resources,
1-21     programs, and experiences that would inspire excellence in student
1-22     performance; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Due to Mr. McEachern's superior guidance, innumerable
 2-1     Bonham Independent School District students will distinguish
 2-2     themselves at state universities and in business, professional, and
 2-3     public services throughout the state; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Mr. McEachern has contributed greatly to the quality
 2-5     of education in the Bonham community, and he has played a major
 2-6     role in making the Bonham Independent School District the
 2-7     exceptional school system it is today; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     76th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Mr. McEachern
2-10     for his notable achievements and his years of dedication in the
2-11     field of education; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-13     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on May 14, 1999.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate