78R4649 MW-D

By:  Telford                                                      H.R. No. 197



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Scott Ferguson is bringing to a close a long and 
distinguished career in education, having positively affected the 
lives of countless young people for nearly half a century; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ferguson came to the Region VIII Education 
Service Center in Mount Pleasant after working for public schools 
in Kansas and Texas; he had served ably in the positions of teacher, 
coach, principal, director of elementary curriculum, director of 
federal programs, and assistant to the superintendent before taking 
the post of superintendent for the Honey Grove Independent School 
District and then the Sulphur Springs Independent School District; 
and
	WHEREAS, Executive director of the education service center 
since 1979, Mr. Ferguson has brought a wealth of experience and 
learning to his role; he holds a bachelor's degree from 
Southeastern State Teachers College in Durant, Oklahoma, and a 
master's degree from Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, 
Kansas, as well as the Texas Permanent Professional Administrators 
Certificate; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated educator has participated in a wide 
range of professional organizations on the local, state, and 
national levels; throughout his career, Mr. Ferguson also 
deservedly received a number of academic honors and prestigious 
appointments; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ferguson has exemplified the highest standards 
of teaching and education administration, and at the conclusion of 
his outstanding career, he may reflect on the positive and 
immeasurable influence he has had on two generations of young 
people; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Scott Ferguson on the occasion of 
his retirement from the Region VIII Education Service Center and 
commend him for his notable contributions to education in the Lone 
Star State; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Ferguson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.