SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1065
WHEREAS, Jack E. Singley has devoted 44 years of
outstanding service to the Irving Independent School District as
an exemplary teacher and administrator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Singley began his career with the Irving
Independent School District as a mathematics teacher at
MacArthur High School; he went on to hold numerous other
positions with the district, including vice principal,
principal, assistant superintendent for administration, and, for
more than 20 years, superintendent of schools; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as superintendent, the number
of students in the district has grown by more than 50 percent;
eight new schools have been added, the number of employees has
nearly doubled, and some 30,000 students have graduated from
district high schools; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Singley contributed greatly to the quality of
the educational program offered in the Irving Independent School
District; one of the longest-serving school superintendents in
Texas, he recently announced his retirement; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional educator and administrator, Mr.
Singley is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his
presence at the Irving Independent School District will be
greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Jack E. Singley on his many years of
outstanding service to the Irving Independent School District
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Harris
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 29, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate