HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, W. Carl McEachern is retired from his post as 1-2 superintendent of the Bonham Independent School District (ISD) 1-3 after nearly four decades of leadership and professional excellence 1-4 in the field of education; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A graduate of Baylor University, Mr. McEachern 1-6 earned his master's degree from East Texas State University in 1-7 1976, and received his mid-management and superintendent 1-8 certification from the same institution in 1979 and 1988, 1-9 respectively; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He began his career as a teacher and coach at Haltom 1-11 Junior High School with the Birdville ISD in August 1961, and 1-12 throughout the ensuing years, he continually demonstrated his deep 1-13 commitment to the youth of this state; and 1-14 WHEREAS, After nearly two decades as an educator, 1-15 Mr. McEachern was selected to serve as assistant principal at Bowie 1-16 High School in the Arlington ISD in 1979, and five years later, he 1-17 moved to Sam Houston High School, where he continued in that 1-18 capacity; later named principal of Lindale High School, he had 1-19 served in that post for three years when he was offered a position 1-20 as superintendent of Martins Mill ISD in 1988; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Since assuming that vital role with the Bonham ISD 1-22 in 1991, this highly regarded administrator has profoundly 1-23 influenced the future of public education in the district through 1-24 the many significant accomplishments realized during his 2-1 outstanding tenure; and 2-2 WHEREAS, An active community leader as well, he has 2-3 distinguished himself through his participation on the Texoma 2-4 Private Industrial Council, the Texoma Workforce Board, and the 2-5 Bonham Industrial Board of Directors; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Through his work as an educator and administrator, 2-7 Mr. McEachern touched the lives of a great many people, and his 2-8 exemplary contributions to the children of Bonham indeed merit our 2-9 highest praise and commendation; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-11 hereby commend W. Carl McEachern on his noteworthy tenure as 2-12 superintendent of the Bonham Independent School District and extend 2-13 to him sincere best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; 2-14 and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. McEachern as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Homer _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 311 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 311 was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2001, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________________ Date __________________________ Governor