H.R. No. 1782
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Joe Milton Pirtle of Belton on May 12, 2019, at the age of
  87; and
         WHEREAS, Joe Pirtle was born in Salado on September 20, 1931,
  to Paul and Gertie Pirtle, and he grew up with four siblings, Paul,
  Billie, Jamie, and Bob; he was a standout athlete and senior class
  president at Salado High School; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Pirtle married Mary Nell Moore in 1952, and the
  couple shared 66 rewarding years together; he was the proud father
  to two daughters, Paula and Jane, and later in life, he was the
  beloved "Dedad" to six grandchildren, Travers, Jay, Casie, Adam,
  Bret, and Cole, and five great-grandchildren, Jack, Lily, June,
  Hazel Cate, and Eli; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. Pirtle joined
  the Belton Independent School District as a science teacher and
  coach, leading the basketball team to a state championship; he went
  on to serve the district as an elementary school and junior high
  school principal, director of curriculum, assistant
  superintendent, and superintendent; he was a finalist for state
  Superintendent of the Year and was named Texas Administrator of the
  Month in June 1997; moreover, he was president of the board of
  directors for Education Service Center Region 12, which recognized
  him as Superintendent of the Year in 1994; he retired after 43 years
  with Belton ISD, and the district named an elementary school in his
  honor; and
         WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Mr. Pirtle was president
  of the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, and the
  United Way of Central Texas, and he further contributed his time to
  the local Crime Stoppers and Communities in Schools organizations;
  he received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Belton Area
  Chamber and was named Lion of the Year, and he was also honored with
  the Special Olympics Distinguished Award; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather,
  and an admired and beloved educator, Joe Pirtle dedicated his life
  to the service of others, and he leaves behind a legacy that will
  continue to inspire all those who were fortunate to know him; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joe Milton Pirtle
  and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joe Milton
  Pirtle.
 
  Shine
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1782 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 24, 2019.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House