[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF JACK E. SINGLEY AND HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO IRVING 
                      INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 2009

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Jack E. 
Singley, former Superintendent of the Irving Independent School 
District (IISD).
  Mr. Singley first joined Irving ISD as a math teacher at MacArthur 
High School in 1965. Over the past forty-four years, he has served in 
various roles from teacher to vice principal to personnel director to 
Superintendent. Upon taking the reins as Superintendent in 1988, Irving 
ISD has undergone tremendous change. Irving ISD added eight schools, 
enrollment grew from 21,887 to 33,233 students, over 30,000 students 
graduated from high schools, and employees increased from 2,309 to 
4,177. He exhibited great leadership skills and carried out his vision 
to improve Irving ISD, helping students achieve their full potential. 
Aside from being one of the longest serving Superintendents in the 
State of Texas, Jack will be remembered for his commitment to public 
education and dedicated service to Irving ISD. He has touched countless 
lives and will be greatly missed.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Mr. Singley for devoting his career to public education 
and expressing our heartfelt gratitude for his forty-four years of 
service to Irving ISD.

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