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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bill Waters is retiring as principal of Central High |
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School in the San Angelo Independent School District at the end of |
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the 2022-2023 school year, drawing to a close an exemplary career |
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that has spanned more than three decades in public education; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Angelo State University, Mr. Waters |
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holds a bachelor's degree in science and math, a master's degree in |
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middle management, and superintendent certification; he joined |
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SAISD right out of college and taught math at Edison Junior High and |
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Glenn Middle Schools; a skilled administrator, he served for nine |
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years as principal of Glenn Middle School before his appointment as |
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principal of Central High in 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Waters earned regional honors from the Texas |
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Association of Secondary School Principals in 2012, and he received |
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a 2021 Distinguished Administrator Award from the Texas Music |
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Educators Association; under his enthusiastic leadership, fine |
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arts programs have flourished at Central, with many award-winning |
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seasons in University Interscholastic League and TMEA competition; |
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he has worked tirelessly to engage students and spark a passion for |
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learning, and he has championed extracurricular activities, from |
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football to orchestra, that allow youngsters to explore their |
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interests and connect with others; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his empathy and approachability, |
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Mr. Waters has taken strong stands for the well-being of students |
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and teachers alike; his powerful speech warning of heightened |
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pressures on youth and faculty in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic |
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struck a chord with educators across the state and went viral on |
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social media; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support |
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of his wife, Jody, also employed by SAISD, and their two children, |
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Jordan and Wyatt, both Central High alumni; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his long career, Bill Waters has |
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exemplified the highest ideals of his profession, fostering a |
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dynamic, nurturing environment to help generations of students |
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build a strong foundation for success; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Bill Waters on his retirement from |
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the San Angelo Independent School District and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Waters as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |