88S30888 CJM-D
By: Buckley H.R. No. 49
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of William S. Harlan as
superintendent of the Academy Independent School District on
December 31, 2023, offers a fitting opportunity to reflect on his
outstanding record of achievement; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his 28-year career in education,
Billy Harlan has held a number of roles, including special
education teacher, head coach, and elementary and secondary
principal; moreover, he served Corsicana ISD as executive director
of extracurricular programs, executive director of human
resources, assistant superintendent, and chief administrative
officer, and he worked as an assistant baseball coach for Navarro
College and Dallas Baptist University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harlan joined Academy ISD in 2019; during his
tenure, he played a vital role in passing a $79 million bond
package, acquiring the new Academy High School site, implementing
leadership training programs, and establishing the Academy ISD
Education Foundation and the district's Career and Technology
Education Advisory Committee; in recognition of his
accomplishments, he was nominated for the Texas Association of
School Boards Superintendent of the Year award in 2022; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed educator holds a bachelor's degree in
kinesiology from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in
health and physical education from The University of Texas at
Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Billy Harlan has helped many young Texans
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his
contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate William
S. Harlan on his retirement as superintendent of the Academy
Independent School District 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. Harlan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.