88S30888 CJM-D
 
  By: Buckley H.R. No. 49
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The retirement of William S. Harlan as
  superintendent of the Academy Independent School District on
  December 31, 2023, offers a fitting opportunity to reflect on his
  outstanding record of achievement; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his 28-year career in education,
  Billy Harlan has held a number of roles, including special
  education teacher, head coach, and elementary and secondary
  principal; moreover, he served Corsicana ISD as executive director
  of extracurricular programs, executive director of human
  resources, assistant superintendent, and chief administrative
  officer, and he worked as an assistant baseball coach for Navarro
  College and Dallas Baptist University; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Harlan joined Academy ISD in 2019; during his
  tenure, he played a vital role in passing a $79 million bond
  package, acquiring the new Academy High School site, implementing
  leadership training programs, and establishing the Academy ISD
  Education Foundation and the district's Career and Technology
  Education Advisory Committee; in recognition of his
  accomplishments, he was nominated for the Texas Association of
  School Boards Superintendent of the Year award in 2022; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed educator holds a bachelor's degree in
  kinesiology from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in
  health and physical education from The University of Texas at
  Tyler; and
         WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to excellence, Billy Harlan has helped many young Texans
  acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his
  contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate William
  S. Harlan on his retirement as superintendent of the Academy
  Independent School District 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. Harlan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.