By Farabee H.R. No. 352 77R6291 JKB-D 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 1-24 prepared for Mr. Owen as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-1 House of Representatives.