TITLE: Congratulating Jim McWilliams on his retirement from the Spurger ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jim McWilliams on his retirement from the Spurger ISD.

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WHEREAS, Jim McWilliams is retiring in June 2013 as a teacher in the Spurger Independent School District, concluding an exemplary career in education that has spanned 42 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. McWilliams gained experience at schools in Port Arthur and Kirbyville before becoming the principal of Spurger Elementary School, where he worked for a decade; his distinguished 31-year tenure with Spurger ISD also includes assisting with district administration, serving as a middle school principal, and teaching all grade levels of special education; under the guidance of this talented administrator, his elementary school staff were recognized for exceptional student gains in the statewide assessment of minimum skills; he holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University; and WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant has given back to his community in myriad ways; he is a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Omega and active in the Lions Club, and he has been affiliated with the Masons and the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 25 years; in addition, he is a valued member of First Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Jim McWilliams has made a positive difference in the lives of countless students, and he may indeed reflect with great pride on his many professional accomplishments as he prepares to embark on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim McWilliams on his retirement from the Spurger ISD and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McWilliams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2434 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House