SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Bill Arnold, who recently received the 2013 Bayard H.
Friedman HERO Award for his outstanding work with students at the
Fort Worth Country Day School; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year to
exceptional school employees in North Texas; its namesake,
Bayard Friedman, was a civic leader who believed in challenging
students and their teachers to consistently raise the bar of
excellence in education; and
WHEREAS, A proud father, a brave veteran, and a natural
educator and leader, Mr. Arnold is an alumnus of Fort Worth
Country Day School, who graduated in 1986 with high academic and
athletic achievements; he returned to the school as a history
teacher, coach, and administrator in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Arnold received his bachelor's degree in
history from the Virginia Military Institute, and he earned his
master's degree in history from The University of Texas at
Arlington; his recent recognition is one of the many honors he
has earned during his teaching career; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring role model who has consistently
earned the admiration of his students, Mr. Arnold is also greatly
admired among his peers for his teaching skills and for his
devotion to enriching the lives of young people; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Bill Arnold on
his recent receipt of the 2013 Bayard H. Friedman HERO Award;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 6, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate