79R7339 MW-D

By:  Gonzales                                                     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.