H.R. No. 582


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, H. F. Dyer retired as superintendent of Mission Consolidated Independent School District on December 31, 2004, and the occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his notable career achievements; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dyer began his career in education in 1977 as an English teacher at Fort Stockton High School; since that time, he has been a counselor, assistant principal, and principal for several school districts in North and West Texas; he was assistant superintendent for Canutillo ISD and superintendent for Sierra Blanca ISD and had served five years as superintendent with Fabens ISD before coming to Mission CISD in the spring of 2000; and WHEREAS, A capable leader and skilled administrator, Mr. Dyer worked for the passage of the $38 million bond issue in May of 2000, less than a month after being hired; his efforts also contributed to the creation of after school programs and the Values First initiative, and he oversaw the opening of Veterans Memorial High School, Alton Memorial High School, Cavazos Elementary School, and Midkiff Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Jackie Dyer has served Mission CISD with integrity and dedication, earning the lasting respect of all who have been privileged to work with him, and it is a pleasure to honor him for his exemplary tenure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate H. F. "Jackie" Dyer on his retirement from Mission CISD and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Dyer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonzales ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 582 was adopted by the House on March 17, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House