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