82R27203 MGR-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 1995
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clifton Fifer, Jr., a Texas history teacher at Hal
Peterson Middle School in Kerrville, received an Outstanding
Educator Award from the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
on April 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Kerrville, Mr. Fifer graduated
from Tivy High School in 1971 and then attended Howard Payne
University; he returned to Kerrville in 1978 and coached and taught
Texas history for 21 years, subsequently teaching history
full-time; he is retiring after 33 years with the Kerrville
Independent School District in May 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fifer is known for his skill in bringing the past
to life through storytelling; he and his students cook and dance in
class, and he has participated in historical acting programs,
playing different roles such as a buffalo soldier and a Native
American; he was featured in a storytelling event celebrating
Juneteenth at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in
2010; and
WHEREAS, Recognized by the presidential library for his
ability to engage both children and adults and to effectively
deliver a message that remains in the mind long afterwards, Mr.
Fifer received his award from former first lady Barbara Bush; and
WHEREAS, During his more than three decades as an educator,
Clifton Fifer has demonstrated remarkable creativity and
initiative, and through his innovative work, concern for students,
and exceptional talent, he has immeasurably enriched the lives of
countless young people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Clifton Fifer, Jr., on his receipt
of an Outstanding Educator Award from the George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum and extend to him sincere best wishes for a happy
and fulfilling retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Fifer as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.