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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jerry Birdsong retired as superintendent of |
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Stratford Independent School District in 2017, drawing to a close |
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an exemplary career in education that has spanned more than three |
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decades; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Levelland High School, Jerry Birdsong |
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earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics and history and his |
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master's degree in educational administration at West Texas A&M |
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University; he holds a superintendent's certification; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Birdsong began his career in 1984 at Friona High |
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School, where he served as a teacher and coach, and he went on to |
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teach and coach for districts in Fort Worth, Georgetown, Beeville, |
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and Junction; from 1994 to 1998, he was the principal of Bovina High |
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School, and for the following six years, he served at Denver City |
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High School as principal; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2004, Mr. Birdsong was appointed superintendent |
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of Silverton ISD, and he has led Stratford ISD as superintendent |
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since 2008; a leader in his profession, he has been a member of the |
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Texas Association of School Administrators Small School Major |
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Committee, the Texas Education Agency's Commissioner's Cabinet, and |
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the Regional UIL Music Executive Committee, and he served TASA as |
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Region 16 chair from 2011 to 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements, |
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Mr. Birdsong has contributed to civic life as a member of the Lions |
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Clubs in Stratford, Silverton, and Denver City and the Bovina |
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Chamber of Commerce; he is also a valued congregant of Stratford |
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First United Methodist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Birdsong has enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Stephanie, and his daughters, Kasi, |
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Kelsi, and Kammi; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerry Birdsong's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence have greatly benefited countless young |
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Texans, and he may reflect with pride on a career well spent as he |
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embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Birdsong on his retirement |
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from Stratford ISD and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Birdsong as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |