80R17888 JHS-D
 
  By: Parker H.R. No. 1917
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Cloyce Purcell, superintendent of Pilot Point
  Independent School District, is retiring at the close of the
  2006-2007 school year, concluding a superlative career in public
  education; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Purcell has been affiliated with Pilot Point ISD
  since joining the district as a math teacher and coach, and he has
  served students in many capacities during his administrative
  tenure, including assistant principal, principal, assistant
  superintendent, and superintendent; and
         WHEREAS, Respected and appreciated for his dedication to the
  youth of Pilot Point, Mr. Purcell has set and maintained high
  standards for the district, earning praise and recognition from
  school board members, faculty, parents, students, and
  administrators; and
         WHEREAS, Devoting oneself to the education of young people is
  an admirable and noble pursuit that is vital to the welfare of our
  great state and nation, and it is a pleasure to commend Cloyce
  Purcell for his enduring commitment to public education in the Lone
  Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Cloyce Purcell on his outstanding
  career in public education and extend best wishes to him for a happy
  and fulfilling retirement; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Purcell as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.