SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize Dr. Allen R. Sullivan on the occasion of his retirement 

from the Dallas Independent School District; and

	WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, this distinguished 

educator has faithfully served the people of Dallas in several 

important positions during his tenure with the Dallas public 

school system; and

	WHEREAS, A graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, 

Dr. Sullivan earned a master of science degree in education and a 

doctor of philosophy in education and developmental psychology 

degree from Syracuse University; and

	WHEREAS, The students of the Dallas Independent School 

District have benefited immeasurably from the dedication and 

talent of this outstanding administrator; at various times he has 

served as deputy associate superintendent, interim assistant 

superintendent, and executive director of Student Development, 

Student Support Services; he is retiring from his position as 

assistant superintendent in the Office of Student Development 

and Advocacy Services; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Sullivan also served as executive director of 

the Texas Head Start Public School National Transition 

Demonstration Project, and during the course of his career, he 

has been active in numerous civic organizations; he has served on 

the board of directors of the Dallas County Mental Health and 

Mental Retardation Center and was appointed to the City of Dallas 

Mayor's Child Care Task Force; he has been listed in Who's Who in 

Education and Who's Who in the World; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Sullivan has published over 70 book chapters, 

articles, reviews, and technical reports in such fields as 

special education, psychological testing, linguistics, infant 

education, and behavioral management; his enthusiasm, 

dedication, and expertise will be greatly missed by his 

colleagues in the school district; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend

Dr. Allen R. Sullivan for his many years of outstanding service 

to the Dallas Independent School District and extend to him best 

wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 19, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate