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Joe’s Commentary: Resolution 64 in Memory of Stuart Bird

posted on February 24 - 09:00 AM
By Josh - TexasISD.com
 

Repost!  I am posting the resolution adopted by the Texas Senate in Memory of my friend, Stuart Bird. Senate Resolution No. 64 passed by the Texas Senate

 

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 64 by Hughes

 

In Memory

of

Stuart Bird

 

      WHEREAS, Stuart Bird, a beloved educator and administrator

and a dear friend to many, passed away on January 21, 2021, at the

age of 73; and

      WHEREAS, A native of Mansfield, Louisiana, Stuart Bird

graduated from high school in Many, Louisiana, in 1966; he

studied at Stephen F. Austin State University and at Northwestern

State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he received a

bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in

educational administration; and

      WHEREAS, At age 19, Mr. Bird embarked on what would be a

47-year career in education; he worked as a band director in

Louisiana before relocating to Carthage High School, where he

earned promotion to director of fine arts for the Carthage

Independent School District; he made it a point to instill pride

and character in his band students, and his commitment to

excellence was deeply influential on the bands he guided, which

won many awards during his tenure; he also found time to

volunteer as a clinician and judge for band competitions in

Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas; and

      WHEREAS, Mr. Bird made the transition to administration,

first serving as principal of Carthage and Jacksonville High

Schools and then as superintendent of Jacksonville ISD; after a

brief retirement, he returned to work as superintendent of Troup

ISD and finally as interim assistant superintendent for Tyler

ISD; his shrewd common sense and affinity for people made him a

natural in these leadership roles, and he was admired by

colleagues, students, and parents alike; he was inducted into the

Hall of Distinguished Educators at Northwestern State University

and into the Carthage Band Hall of Fame, and to accompany the

ceremony for the latter, a march called "Bird's Battlin' Brigade"

was composed in his honor by Texas A&M University's director of

bands; and

      WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Bird enjoyed the love

and support of his wife of 39 years, Sharon, and their children

and grandchildren; and

      WHEREAS, Stuart Bird touched the lives of innumerable

people through his kindness, encouragement, and friendship, and

he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves

behind; now, therefore, be it

      RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Stuart Bird and

extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

wife, Sharon Bird; to his children, Tracy and David Modlin, Adam

Bird, Ginger and Alan Colston, Kyle Bird, and Holly and Eric

Lyddy; to his grandchildren, Jacob and Abigail Bird, Braden Bird,

Kyle Modlin, Landry and Maddux Lyddy, and Patrick, Paige, and

Payton Colston; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be

it further

      RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Stuart Bird.