H.R. No. 37
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sidney Harrist of the Atlanta Independent School
District has been named the 2021 Superintendent of the Year for the
Region 8 Education Service Center; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards,
the Superintendent of the Year award program recognizes
administrators who have demonstrated outstanding leadership
skills, dedication to building public support and involvement in
education, and a sustained commitment to improving the quality of
education in their districts; and
WHEREAS, A former student of Atlanta ISD, Mr. Harrist has
worked with the district for more than four and a half decades; he
began his career as a history teacher at Atlanta High School, and he
went on to serve as a counselor, principal, and assistant
superintendent; in 2014, he assumed the position of superintendent;
and
WHEREAS, Sidney Harrist has worked tirelessly to foster a
supportive and challenging educational environment for young
Texans, and he is indeed a deserving recipient of this prestigious
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Sidney
Harrist on being named the 2021 Superintendent of the Year for the
Region 8 Education Service Center and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Harrist as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 37 was adopted by the House on October
14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House