H.R. No. 807

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Buddy R. Dulin is retiring as superintendent of the Cameron Independent School District (ISD), drawing to a close a distinguished tenure in the field of public education that has spanned more than four decades; and

WHEREAS, A native of Mitchell County, Mr.Dulin earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from McMurry College; and

WHEREAS, During the first half of his career, he was a teacher and coach with the Albany ISD, and he rose through the ranks to become superintendent of schools in the course of his 21 years with that district; and

WHEREAS, Relocating to Cameron, Mr.Dulin was named superintendent of schools for the Cameron ISD in 1974, in which capacity he has continued to have a profound effect on public education for the past 23 years; and

WHEREAS, Under his watch, the district has earned welldeserved acclaim for its academic and extracurricular programs; students have won numerous honors in F.F.A., Science Fair, and History Fair projects, and talented young men and women have also excelled in athletic and band programs and in University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed educator has contributed to his chosen field in leadership capacities with the Texas State Teachers Association, the Texas Association of School Administrators, and the University Interscholastic League; and

WHEREAS, A leader in the Lion's Club and the Chamber of Commerce, he has participated in numerous school and community activities both in Albany and in Cameron, and his stalwart commitment has earned him the gratitude of many individuals; and

WHEREAS, Buddy Dulin has enhanced the quality of education in our state in countless ways, and he is indeed worthy of special praise and recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Buddy R. Dulin on his outstanding service as superintendent of the Cameron Independent School District and extend to him warmest best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr.Dulin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Kubiak

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 807 was adopted by the House on May 16, 1997, by a nonrecord vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House