SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Jerry Cook, who is retiring as superintendent of 
the Duncanville Independent School District after 32 years of 
distinguished service to education in this state; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Cook came to the Duncanville Independent 
School District in 1997 with a strong background in budget and 
finance issues, which helped him successfully secure $200 million
for technology and facility improvements for the school district 
through bond campaigns in 1998 and 2001; the school district will 
honor him for his service with a reception on February 10, 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, Jerry Cook received a bachelor's degree from 
Harding College in 1972 and earned both his master's degree and 
doctorate in education at East Texas State University; he began 
his career as a teacher and moved into administration as a junior 
high school assistant principal with the Richardson Independent 
School District; and
	WHEREAS, He served as a high school assistant principal
and principal in the Allen Independent School District and as an 
assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction with
the Texarkana Independent School District for two years; after 
four years as superintendent with Castleberry Independent School 
District, he assumed the position as Duncanville Independent 
School District Superintendent; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jerry Cook has had a positive influence on the 
lives of his students and colleagues over the years, and his 
presence in the Duncanville Independent School District will be 
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jerry Cook for his many 
contributions to the educational system of this state and extend 
to him best wishes in his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard 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 February 3, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate