Bill Text: TX HR480 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honoring Don Wood on his retirement as superintendent of Bushland ISD.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-17 - Reported enrolled [HR480 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR480-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 480 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Don Wood is retiring from his position as | ||
| superintendent of the Bushland Independent School District in | ||
| January 2018, having rendered outstanding service to area students | ||
| over the course of his eight-year tenure; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since joining Bushland ISD in July 2009, just after | ||
| the high school graduated its second class, Mr. Wood has guided the | ||
| district through a period of significant growth; along the way, he | ||
| has demonstrated sound fiscal management in dealing with budgeting | ||
| matters, and he has been instrumental in developing a five-year | ||
| strategic plan to continue the district's course for success with | ||
| the expansion of fine arts and career and technology education; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Following in the family tradition of service in the | ||
| field of education, Mr. Wood earned his bachelor's degree in | ||
| geology with a teaching certificate in composite science from West | ||
| Texas State University, and he began his career as a science and | ||
| math teacher and coach at Highland Park ISD in Amarillo; he moved | ||
| into administration as an assistant principal before being hired as | ||
| a high school principal in Nazareth, and he continued to accept | ||
| greater responsibilities as a principal in Childress and as the | ||
| assistant superintendent for eight years in Muleshoe; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Wood enjoys the love and | ||
| support of his wife of 30 years, Tonda, his three children, Lindsey, | ||
| Kasey, and Lane, and his two grandchildren, Taylor and Kelby, and he | ||
| has had the pride and satisfaction of seeing each of his children | ||
| pursue careers as public school teachers; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Bushland Independent School District has | ||
| benefited immeasurably from Don Wood's leadership, | ||
| professionalism, and commitment to the success and well-being of | ||
| area students, and his contributions will be remembered and | ||
| appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Don Wood for his | ||
| dedicated service as superintendent of Bushland ISD and extend to | ||
| him sincere best wishes for a rewarding retirement; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Wood as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Price | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 480 was adopted by the House on August | ||
| 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
