H.R. No. 788
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Brinson made innumerable contributions to the
Paducah Independent School District during 45 years of service, and
he earned the respect and admiration of countless people over the
course of his tenure; and
WHEREAS, A native of Arkansas, Mr. Brinson played football at
Southern Arkansas University before serving in the United States
Air Force during the Korean War; he subsequently continued his
education at Louisiana State University and earned his degree in
1957; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brinson moved to Texas in 1960 to teach algebra
at Paducah High School, and he was promoted to principal four years
later; he continued to teach algebra as needed, and he also coached
junior varsity girls' basketball; in 1978, he was appointed
superintendent of the district, and in this position, he
successfully advocated for the passage of bonds to build a new
campus; he initially retired in 1997, but returned to Paducah
schools as interim superintendent from 2001 to 2009; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed administrator has further
distinguished himself as an avid fan of PHS track, personally
cheering on numerous events through the years, and he has attended
every state basketball tournament since 1987, when Paducah first
won the championship; for his many contributions, a track and field
facility was named in his honor, and he was presented with the first
annual Distinguished Alumni Award at Paducah's all-school reunion
in 2012; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Brinson has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife of 50 years, Renae, as well as their
daughters, Polly and Angie, who followed in their father's
footsteps to become educators; his family also includes two
treasured grandchildren, Jaicie and Britt; and
WHEREAS, With his leadership and enthusiasm, Mr. Brinson has
demonstrated an exceptional commitment to Paducah ISD, and his
accomplishments have long benefited area schoolchildren and the
entire community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor John Brinson for his decades of service in
behalf of the Paducah Independent School District and commend him
for his outstanding dedication; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Brinson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 788 was adopted by the House on March
20, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House