HR630 - Congratulating Michael O'Briant on his retirement from the San Angelo Independent School District.

      H.R. No. 630       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Michael O'Briant is retiring as a counselor at Lone   Star Middle School on June 11, 2025, drawing to a close an exemplary   tenure with the San Angelo Independent School District that has   spanned four decades; and          WHEREAS, After receiving his bachelor's degree in education   from Angelo State University, Mr. O'Briant joined San Angelo ISD in   August 1985 as a fourth-grade teacher at Holiman Elementary School,   and he later transferred to teach the same grade level at McGill   Elementary School in the early 1990s; he completed his master's   degree in school counseling in 1997, and he went on to work as a   counselor at Day Elementary School and Fort Concho Elementary   School before accepting a position at Lincoln Middle School, where   he worked from 1999 to 2003; and          WHEREAS, The following year, Mr. O'Briant became a counselor   at Lone Star Middle School, then known as Lee Junior High School;   over the course of his tenure, he has provided invaluable guidance   to students dealing with a variety of challenges, and he has   excelled in his responsibilities related to establishing and   managing master schedules; he and his colleagues have earned the   Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST)   award from the Texas School Counselor Association for four   consecutive years in recognition of their commitment to improving   student achievement and development; moreover, he has been involved   with several state and local counseling organizations, through   which he has consistently advocated for students, families, and   public education; and          WHEREAS, Retirement will allow Mr. O'Briant to spend more   time with his family, which includes his wife, Elizabeth, three   children, Mitchell, Keller, and Cameron, a daughter-in-law,   Callie, and two granddaughters, Rylee and Reese; and          WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Michael O'Briant has made a   profound and positive difference in the lives of countless young   Texans, and he may take great pride in his exceptional record of   achievement as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Michael O'Briant on his retirement   from the San Angelo 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. O'Briant as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Darby     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 630 was adopted by the House on April   9, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House