H.R. No. 2589
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jerry Birdsong retired as superintendent of
Stratford Independent School District in 2017, drawing to a close
an exemplary career in education that has spanned more than three
decades; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Levelland High School, Jerry Birdsong
earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics and history and his
master's degree in educational administration at West Texas A&M
University; he holds a superintendent's certification; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Birdsong began his career in 1984 at Friona High
School, where he served as a teacher and coach, and he went on to
teach and coach for districts in Fort Worth, Georgetown, Beeville,
and Junction; from 1994 to 1998, he was the principal of Bovina High
School, and for the following six years, he served at Denver City
High School as principal; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Mr. Birdsong was appointed superintendent
of Silverton ISD, and he has led Stratford ISD as superintendent
since 2008; a leader in his profession, he has been a member of the
Texas Association of School Administrators Small School Major
Committee, the Texas Education Agency's Commissioner's Cabinet, and
the Regional UIL Music Executive Committee, and he served TASA as
Region 16 chair from 2011 to 2013; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements,
Mr. Birdsong has contributed to civic life as a member of the Lions
Clubs in Stratford, Silverton, and Denver City and the Bovina
Chamber of Commerce; he is also a valued congregant of Stratford
First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Birdsong has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Stephanie, and his daughters, Kasi,
Kelsi, and Kammi; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Birdsong's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited countless young
Texans, and he may reflect with pride on a career well spent as he
embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Birdsong on his retirement
from Stratford ISD and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Birdsong as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2589 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House