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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1104
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     congratulate James Larry Tucker on the occasion of his retirement
 1-5     as Superintendent of the Leonard Independent School District after
 1-6     43 years in education; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A native of Golden, Texas, Mr. Tucker earned his
 1-8     bachelor of science and master of education degrees from
 1-9     Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Mr. Tucker began his career as superintendent with
1-11     significant classroom and administrative experience; after serving
1-12     as principal of Avery High School and Rivercrest High School, and
1-13     as athletic director for Talco High School, Mr. Tucker began his
1-14     26-year tenure as superintendent of the Leonard Independent School
1-15     District on July 1, 1975; and
1-16           WHEREAS, During his time as superintendent, the Leonard
1-17     Independent School District grew significantly, and Mr. Tucker
1-18     worked diligently to ensure the adequate construction and
1-19     renovation of the district's educational facilities; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Mr. Tucker has consistently proven his leadership
1-21     abilities as superintendent; most notable were his efforts to
 2-1     assist the community in recovering after a devastating fire at
 2-2     the local high school; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, An avid basketball fan, Mr. Tucker has always
 2-4     given his unwavering support to Leonard Independent School
 2-5     District's basketball teams; he has been instrumental in
 2-6     continuing the 40-year tradition of the Annual Leonard High
 2-7     School Holiday Basketball Tournament; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Respected for his knowledge and expertise,
 2-9     Mr. Tucker holds membership in the National Association
2-10     of School Administrators, the Texas Association of School
2-11     Administrators, the Texas Association of Community Schools,
2-12     and the Texas State Teachers Association; and
2-13           WHEREAS, In addition to his work as an educator, Mr. Tucker
2-14     has supported his community in a variety of ways; he has assumed
2-15     leadership positions in the Leonard Chamber of Commerce, the
2-16     Leonard Kiwanis Club, the Leonard Youth Sports Association, the
2-17     Leonard Industrial Foundation, and the American Bank of Texas at
2-18     Leonard; and
2-19           WHEREAS, For the past 43 years, Mr. Tucker's exceptional
2-20     work has helped give young Texans the education necessary to
2-21     become informed, thoughtful, and well-rounded adults who will
2-22     make positive contributions to society; all Texans have benefitted
2-23     from his commitment to excellence in his profession, and for his
2-24     lifetime of achievements in the field of education, Mr. Tucker is
 3-1     truly worthy of legislative commendation; now, therefore, be it
 3-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-3     77th Legislature, hereby express its deepest appreciation to
 3-4     James Larry Tucker for his 43 years of work as an educator in Texas
 3-5     and wish him best of luck in his retired life; and, be it further
 3-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 3-7     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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3-10                                          President of the Senate
3-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-13                                  on May 18, 2001.
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3-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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3-17                                           Member, Texas Senate