87S21588 TBO-D
By: Price H.R. No. 158
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ray Cogburn of Amarillo is concluding his tenure as
executive director of Region 16 Education Service Center on
August 31, 2021, drawing to a close a notable career in education
that has spanned four decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cogburn began his tenure at Region 16 ESC as
director of administrative services in 2007, and he became
associate executive director in 2012; he was appointed executive
director in 2015, and under his leadership, the agency has provided
vital support to 61 school districts and two charter schools; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Shamrock, Mr. Cogburn began
his career as a teacher and coach in the Shamrock Independent School
District in 1981, and he went on to serve as principal of the high
school before taking on the role of district superintendent in
2000; he was named the Region 16 Superintendent of the Year for
2006-2007; he holds a bachelor's degree from West Texas State
University and a master's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State
University; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cogburn enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Jackie, as well as that of his children,
Kinsey, and her husband, Chesley, and Kendall, and his wife, Kelly,
and grandchildren, Cameron, Kollier, and Karoline; and
WHEREAS, With his people-oriented leadership style, positive
attitude, and longstanding commitment to excellence, Ray Cogburn
has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ray Cogburn on
his retirement as executive director of Region 16 Education Service
Center 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. Cogburn as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.