TITLE: Congratulating Richard Sutterfield on his retirement from Arlington ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Richard Sutterfield on his retirement from Arlington ISD.

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WHEREAS, Richard Sutterfield retired from the Arlington Independent School District in January 2019, drawing to a close more than three and a half decades of outstanding service; and WHEREAS, A 1974 graduate of Mansfield High School, Mr. Sutterfield received a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1981; the following year, he joined Arlington ISD as a member of the faculty at Bailey Junior High, where he coached football and track and taught math, science, and eventually computer literacy; he then went on to teach computer literacy at Boles Junior High School for six years; active in the campus community at both schools, he established computer clubs at Bailey and Boles; and WHEREAS, After earning a master's degree in educational leadership and administration from the University of North Texas, Mr. Sutterfield left Boles to become an instructional specialist for Arlington ISD, responsible for educating the district's faculty on ways to integrate technology into the classroom; in 2000, he accepted a position as manager of the district's help desk, and his expertise in computer science allowed him to create a help ticket and asset tracking system that the district used for two decades; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Sutterfield has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Martha, with whom he has shared 35 years, and he takes great pride in his four children, Danielle, Adam, Lukas, and Abby, and his eight grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Richard Sutterfield's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Arlington, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Sutterfield on his retirement from the Arlington 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. Sutterfield as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Tinderholt Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 322 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House