H.R. No. 1820
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Lemons is retiring as superintendent of the
Bushland Independent School District on June 30, 2009, and this
occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor him for the
notable contributions he has made throughout his career in
education; and
WHEREAS, The son of a schoolteacher, John Lemons was raised
in Memphis, Texas; he graduated from Memphis High School and
attended The University of Texas, Texas Tech University, and West
Texas A&M University, ultimately earning a master's degree in
administration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lemons began his career in education as a
teacher with Canyon ISD; during his 15 years with the district, he
went on to serve as assistant principal at Valley View Junior High,
principal at Rex Reeves Elementary School, the first principal at
Randall High School, and associate executive director at the Region
XVI Education Service Center; and
WHEREAS, When this dedicated administrator became
superintendent of Bushland ISD in 1995, the district served just
422 students enrolled in kindergarten through the eighth grade;
during his tenure, enrollment nearly tripled and the tax base more
than doubled; moreover, Bushland added high school instruction to
its educational offerings and is graduating its second senior class
in May 2009; in the course of this dramatic expansion, schools in
the district upheld exceptional academic standards and claimed
numerous athletic championships, including six district titles in
2008-2009 alone and back-to-back state championships in volleyball
in 2007 and 2008; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lemons enjoys the love and
support of his two children, and his family also includes five
grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; he is a member of the
choir at his church and enjoys music and golf in his leisure time;
and
WHEREAS, Through his genuine concern for the well-being of
young people and his passion for education, John Lemons has
overseen many advancements during his years with Bushland ISD, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his outstanding record of
service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor John Lemons on his retirement as
superintendent of the Bushland Independent School District and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lemons as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Swinford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1820 was adopted by the House on May
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House