Bill Text: TX HR1982 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1982 (Prior Session Legislation)

TX State Legislature page for HR1982

Bill Title: Honoring Lindsey Wallace on his retirement as superintendent of the Dawson Independent School District.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-21 - Reported enrolled [HR1982 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1982-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1982



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Lindsey Wallace, Jr., is retiring as superintendent
	of the Dawson Independent School District at the conclusion of the
	2012-2013 school year, drawing to a close a notable tenure in
	education that has spanned three decades; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wallace's early education took place in Clifton,
	and he became the first person in his family to graduate from
	college when he earned his bachelor's degree at Howard Payne
	University; he later received a master's degree in religious
	education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a
	master's degree in school administration from Sul Ross State
	University, and superintendent certification from Angelo State
	University; and
	WHEREAS, Beginning his career as a teacher and coach in
	Imperial, he subsequently accepted posts in Hamilton, Marfa,
	Itasca, and Rankin, where he also worked as an assistant principal;
	he later became a middle school principal in Reagan County, then
	served the Robert Lee Independent School District as an elementary
	principal, high school principal, and superintendent; he had also
	been a high school principal in Elgin ISD before becoming the
	superintendent of Dawson in 2006; and
	WHEREAS, A genial and inspiring leader who prefers small
	schools, Mr. Wallace adheres to the belief that an outstanding
	educational system is built on the personal connections established
	with families and the community at large; through the years, he has
	successfully carried out that practice, resulting in the campuses
	and districts under his guidance earning numerous Recognized and
	Exemplary accountability ratings, and he has consistently
	demonstrated his ability to help students and staff reach their
	full potential; and
	WHEREAS, Generous with his time and talents outside the
	office as well, Mr. Wallace can always be counted on to fill in as a
	bus driver or to transport students to sporting events or the
	doctor's office in his personal vehicle; this Good Samaritan has
	even paid bills anonymously to help out needy families; he was
	selected as an FFA Supporter in the Robert Lee and Dawson school
	districts and designated a friend of the Family, Career and
	Community Leaders of America, which acknowledged his many
	achievements at its regional conference in February 2013; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Wallace enjoys the love
	and support of his wife of 34 years, Janet, and their treasured
	family has grown over time to include a daughter, Rachel Thornell,
	and her husband, Corban; after his retirement, Mr. Wallace will
	join his wife in Midland, where she is the principal of a charter
	school; and
	WHEREAS, Lindsey Wallace's dedication, professionalism, and
	commitment to excellence have enriched the education of countless
	young Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
	accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Lindsey Wallace on his retirement
	as superintendent of the Dawson 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. Wallace as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Craddick

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1982 was adopted by the House on May
	17, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House