Bill Text: TX HR913 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. David Averett of Ennis ISD on receiving a doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-05 - Reported enrolled [HR913 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR913-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 913

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Averett, the executive director of
accountability and compliance for the Ennis Independent School
District, has been awarded a doctorate in education from Dallas
Baptist University; and
WHEREAS, On February 1, 2019, Dr. Averett successfully
defended his dissertation, "Campus Based Mentoring and Its Impact
as a Dropout Prevention Strategy for At-Risk Students"; this
esteemed educator and scholar also holds a bachelor's degree from
The University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree in education
from West Texas A&M University, and a superintendent certification
from Stephen F. Austin State University; and
WHEREAS, In the course of more than two decades in the field
of education, Dr. Averett has taught at Turner Middle School in
Waxahachie and at Waxahachie High School, and since 1999, he has
worked in administration; he served as assistant principal of
Plainview High School, Ferris High School, and Ennis High School,
where he was promoted to principal in January 2007; after more than
a decade in that role, he accepted his current position as the
executive director of accountability and compliance for Ennis ISD;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Averett shares a rewarding marriage with his
wife, Traci Averett, and he takes great pride in their children,
Tyler and Tatum; and
WHEREAS, David Averett has demonstrated an unwavering
dedication to excellence in his many pursuits, and he is indeed
deserving of recognition for his exceptional record of achievement;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. David Averett on receiving a
doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Averett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 913 was adopted by the House on April
5
, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House