[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 92 (Wednesday, June 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E865-E866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF DR. QUENTIN BURNETT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 2015

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Quentin Burnett, 
who is retiring after four decades of public service. After an 
exemplary career in education, his expertise will be greatly missed. 
Dr. Burnett earned both his undergraduate and master's degrees from 
Texas A&M--Commerce, then obtained a doctorate in Educational 
Leadership from the University of Texas--Austin.
   Beginning his career as a math teacher, Dr. Burnett then served as a 
coach and a principal. From there, he became a Texas Education Agency 
administrator before serving as Superintendent of three school 
districts: Johnson City, Greenwood, and Argyle ISDs. In addition, he 
has taught at the highest level of education, as an instructor of 
graduate finance classes at the University of Texas--Permian Basin as 
well as at the University of North Texas. At the state level, Dr. 
Burnett served as a trainer for the Texas Association of School Boards 
and an officer and past-president of the Texas Association of School 
Administrators. In 2011, after serving for nine

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years as the Associate Superintendent for Finance for Birdville ISD, he 
joined Lewisville ISD as the Chief Financial Officer.
   As Dr. Burnett retires, his leadership within the education field 
and dedication to students and teachers will continue to positively 
impact Lewisville ISD and Denton County. Best wishes to Dr. Burnett as 
he enters a well-deserved retirement. It is a privilege to serve such 
an outstanding public servant in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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