H.R. No. 1820
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, John Lemons is retiring as superintendent of the
  Bushland Independent School District on June 30, 2009, and this
  occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor him for the
  notable contributions he has made throughout his career in
  education; and
         WHEREAS, The son of a schoolteacher, John Lemons was raised
  in Memphis, Texas; he graduated from Memphis High School and
  attended The University of Texas, Texas Tech University, and West
  Texas A&M University, ultimately earning a master's degree in
  administration; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Lemons began his career in education as a
  teacher with Canyon ISD; during his 15 years with the district, he
  went on to serve as assistant principal at Valley View Junior High,
  principal at Rex Reeves Elementary School, the first principal at
  Randall High School, and associate executive director at the Region
  XVI Education Service Center; and
         WHEREAS, When this dedicated administrator became
  superintendent of Bushland ISD in 1995, the district served just
  422 students enrolled in kindergarten through the eighth grade;
  during his tenure, enrollment nearly tripled and the tax base more
  than doubled; moreover, Bushland added high school instruction to
  its educational offerings and is graduating its second senior class
  in May 2009; in the course of this dramatic expansion, schools in
  the district upheld exceptional academic standards and claimed
  numerous athletic championships, including six district titles in
  2008-2009 alone and back-to-back state championships in volleyball
  in 2007 and 2008; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lemons enjoys the love and
  support of his two children, and his family also includes five
  grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; he is a member of the
  choir at his church and enjoys music and golf in his leisure time;
  and
         WHEREAS, Through his genuine concern for the well-being of
  young people and his passion for education, John Lemons has
  overseen many advancements during his years with Bushland ISD, and
  he may indeed reflect with pride on his outstanding record of
  service; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby honor John Lemons on his retirement as
  superintendent of the Bushland Independent School District and
  extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Lemons as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Swinford
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1820 was adopted by the House on May
  5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House