Fort Bend is building their 12th high school and is currently accepting nominations for a person or place to name the school after. My family and I are nominating my granddad, Ken. Like many grandfathers, he was the best man I’ve ever known and in my obviously biased, but also realistic opinion, it is far past time that his contributions to the district are recognized in this way.
If you are so inclined, I’d like to ask that you consider taking the time to submit a nomination for my grandfather.
Below is a link for the nomination and a piece that my brother wrote in his nomination submission.
“Kenneth Alvin Landin was a pillar of the Fort Bend community for decades. One of the few early Sugar Land residents that was not employed by Sugar Land Industries instead farming rice in eastern Fort Bend County. When he wasn’t farming, he was a constant community presence. Among his formal community leadership positions was serving as a founding member and President of the Fort Bend ISD school board, a position he held from 1959-1971.
As President of the Fort Bend ISD School Board for many years, Landin was instrumental in the smooth consolidation of Missouri City and Sugar Land ISDs and built the foundation that Fort Bend ISD sits on today. But perhaps most consequential was the role Landin played in integrating the school district. At a time when advocating for full implementation of Brown v. Board was not always popular, Landin consistently stared down opponents to what was right and what was best for the Fort Bend community.
Many of Landin’s friends - Wheeler, Hightower, Mercer, Patterson, Elkins - that he humbly served alongside for many years have already been honored in this way for their service to the community. It is long past time for the same honor to be given to Landin as a symbol of his impact on Fort Bend ISD and an example for future generations.”
If you are so inclined, I’d like to ask that you consider taking the time to submit a nomination for my grandfather.
Below is a link for the nomination and a piece that my brother wrote in his nomination submission.
“Kenneth Alvin Landin was a pillar of the Fort Bend community for decades. One of the few early Sugar Land residents that was not employed by Sugar Land Industries instead farming rice in eastern Fort Bend County. When he wasn’t farming, he was a constant community presence. Among his formal community leadership positions was serving as a founding member and President of the Fort Bend ISD school board, a position he held from 1959-1971.
As President of the Fort Bend ISD School Board for many years, Landin was instrumental in the smooth consolidation of Missouri City and Sugar Land ISDs and built the foundation that Fort Bend ISD sits on today. But perhaps most consequential was the role Landin played in integrating the school district. At a time when advocating for full implementation of Brown v. Board was not always popular, Landin consistently stared down opponents to what was right and what was best for the Fort Bend community.
Many of Landin’s friends - Wheeler, Hightower, Mercer, Patterson, Elkins - that he humbly served alongside for many years have already been honored in this way for their service to the community. It is long past time for the same honor to be given to Landin as a symbol of his impact on Fort Bend ISD and an example for future generations.”
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