R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Stan Owen of Burkburnett has given generously of his
 1-2     time and talents to the great benefit of his community, and his
 1-3     myriad accomplishments truly merit special legislative recognition;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A Burkburnett native, Mr. Owen has been employed
 1-6     with the Burkburnett Independent School District for four decades;
 1-7     during his tenure, he has been a coach, teacher, and principal, the
 1-8     position he currently holds at Burkburnett High School; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He attended Howard Payne University, Midwestern
1-10     State University, and North Texas State University before embarking
1-11     on his successful career in education; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Recently honored as the Employee of the Year by the
1-13     Burkburnett Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Owen has an impressive record
1-14     of achievements as a leader in his profession and community; and
1-15           WHEREAS, He is planning to retire from Burkburnett ISD at the
1-16     end of this year, and it is most appropriate to take this
1-17     opportunity to recognize his outstanding public service; now,
1-18     therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby honor Stan Owen for his notable contributions to
1-21     his students and community and extend to him sincere best wishes
1-22     for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
1-23         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared
1-24     for Mr. Owen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
 2-1     Representatives.
                                                                     Farabee
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 352 was adopted by the House on March
         7, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House