R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Thomas Young Foster, whose 50 years of outstanding service to the
 1-3     Big Sandy Independent School District are most deserving  of praise
 1-4     and recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University,
 1-6     Mr. Foster received his master's degree from Sam Houston State
 1-7     University and participated in the graduate program at the
 1-8     University of Wisconsin; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman joined the staff of Big
1-10     Sandy Independent School District (ISD) in 1951, teaching math and
1-11     science on the high school and junior high school levels; in 1952,
1-12     he began coaching girls' basketball, a position he would hold for
1-13     nearly 30 years, during which he led his teams to win numerous
1-14     district titles, participate in 12 regional tournaments, and
1-15     compete in the state playoffs in 1961; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Named as principal of Big Sandy High School in 1966,
1-17     Mr. Foster demonstrated the integrity and fairness essential for
1-18     this demanding position; he was recognized for his exceptional
1-19     leadership abilities during his 22 years as principal, and was
1-20     promoted to superintendent of the school district, where he served
1-21     from 1988 to 1993; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Since returning to the classroom in 1993, Mr. Foster
1-23     again teaches classes to both high school and junior high school
1-24     students and leads an after school study program that helps youth
 2-1     prepare for the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills exam; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Endeavoring to inspire a passion for learning and
 2-3     equip young Texans with the knowledge and abilities necessary for
 2-4     success is a truly commendable undertaking; during his five decades
 2-5     of service to the Big Sandy ISD, Thomas Young Foster has earned a
 2-6     special place in the hearts of many of his students and the
 2-7     admiration and respect of his colleagues and friends, and it is a
 2-8     privilege to join in honoring him at this time; now, therefore, be
 2-9     it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-11     Legislature hereby honor Thomas Young Foster for his many years of
2-12     outstanding service as an educator and administrator in Big Sandy
2-13     ISD and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness
2-14     and success; and, be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-16     prepared for Mr. Foster as an expression of high regard by the
2-17     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Ellis
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 339 was adopted by the House on March
         15, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House