H.R. No. 328



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of John Charles Fling as 
superintendent of the Yoakum Independent School District (ISD) 
concludes a lengthy and impressive career dedicated to students of 
the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fling holds a bachelor's degree from Southwest 
Texas State College, a master's degree from McNeese State 
University, and mid-management and superintendent certification 
from the University of Houston at Victoria; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of more than three decades in the 
field of education, Mr. Fling served as a high school band director, 
principal of Yoakum Intermediate School, administrative assistant, 
and assistant superintendent, before becoming superintendent in 
2001; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fling has been accorded a host of accolades 
during his tenure, including the Yoakum Band Boosters Appreciation 
Award, the Yoakum Bulldog Booster Club Appreciation Award, and an 
Honorary Lone Star Texas FFA Degree Area X; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Fling has set high 
standards to which all educators and administrators may aspire, and 
his contributions to Yoakum ISD will benefit the community for many 
years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Mr. John Charles 
Fling on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the 
Yoakum Independent School District and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Fling as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Morrison

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 328 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House