SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Craig Spinn, who is retiring as deputy executive director of Administrative Services for the Region 13 Education Service Center after five years and five months of distinguished service and 35 years in public education; and

WHEREAS, An esteemed educational leader, Craig Spinn began his career in education in 1986 as a science teacher and athletics coach at Ballinger High School; he went on to teach honors science and to serve as the varsity offensive line coach and head wrestling coach at William B. Travis High School; he was respected and admired by his colleagues at both campuses, and he was beloved by his students for his sincere concern for their physical and mental well-being and for his high standards and kind nature; and

WHEREAS, Motivated by his devotion to young Texans, Craig transitioned into educational administration in 1995, when he was hired as assistant principal at Burnet Middle School; he later served as assistant principal and then as principal at Burnet High School, and he served for three years as the Thorndale Independent School District Superintendent of Schools; in January of 2016, he was named deputy executive director of Administrative Services for the Region 13 Education Service Center, and for more than five years, he has provided support and oversight to campuses throughout the Central Texas service region; and

WHEREAS, Craig earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education and biology from Angelo State University, a master's degree in education from Texas State University, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Texas Tech University; he holds the belief that volunteerism serves as the heart of successful communities, and he has generously contributed to numerous professional and charitable organizations; he is honored to serve on the A+ Federal Credit Union Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Craig Spinn has thrived through the love and encouragement of Kelle K. Spinn, his wife of nearly 34 years, and of his two daughters, Megan Spinn and Kristen Salerno; he has exemplified the highest ideals of an educator and an educational administrator, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Craig Spinn on his outstanding career and his many contributions to public education in Texas and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 20, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate