87R23902 BPG-D
By: Oliverson H.R. No. 978
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bob Covey, president of the Cypress-Fairbanks
Independent School District Board of Trustees, has been named a
recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award by Texas State
University; and
WHEREAS, This accolade, first presented to Lyndon B. Johnson,
recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence and made a
significant impact on the lives of others through their
professions, accomplishments, affiliations, and service to society
and the university; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to education, Mr. Covey joined the
school board in 2005 and has served in a number of capacities,
including secretary and vice president; he is a CFISD Global
Volunteer and a reader at Sheridan and Metcalf Elementary Schools,
and he participates in the district Bus Buddies program and Read
Across America; in addition, he regularly lectures at the Texas
Southern University College of Education and helps recruit teachers
for CFISD; he was a member of the Long-Range Planning Committees
that assisted in forming recommendations for 2001 and 2004 bond
referendums; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Covey became a master trustee through the Texas
Association of School Board's Leadership TASB program, and he has
served the association through his membership on its board and
Legislative Review Committee; in addition, he is a member of the
Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards, a Texas Fellow, and a
Make Education a Priority ambassador, as well as president of Go
Public Gulf Coast; he further benefits his community as a member of
the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce and the Christ the Redeemer
Catholic Church Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, A 1969 graduate of Texas State, Mr. Covey earned his
bachelor's degree in music education; he was employed for 35 years
by American Alloy Steel and rose to become vice president of sales;
in his retirement, he continues to work for the company in a support
role; he and his wife, Kathleen, are the proud parents of three
CFISD graduates and grandparents of five CFISD students; and
WHEREAS, Bob Covey has made contributions of lasting value
through his tireless efforts in behalf of public education, and he
is richly deserving of this notable honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bob Covey on his receipt of a
Distinguished Alumni Award from Texas State University and extend
to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Covey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.