78R4824 MDM-D

By:  Dunnam                                                     H.C.R. No. 87 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, James Allan Smith is concluding an outstanding 
career dedicated to educational excellence with his June 6, 2003, 
retirement as superintendent of the Robinson Independent School 
District; and
	WHEREAS, An alumnus of Tarleton State College and Prairie 
View A&M University, Mr. Smith holds a bachelor of arts degree and a 
master's degree in educational administration as well as 
midmanagement and superintendent certification; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has devoted his considerable talents to 
the betterment of the Robinson ISD for 33 years; he began his career 
as a teacher and coach, later served as assistant principal, 
transportation director, and principal, and since 1990 has guided 
the district as superintendent; under his able leadership, the 
district has attained an "exemplary" rating from the Texas 
Education Agency and given its students a strong foundation on 
which to build; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has also been involved with educational 
programs and policies that reach outside the district; he served as 
regional deputy director of the Equity Center, chaired the District 
17AAA UIL Executive Committee, was a member of the Governance Board 
of the McLennan County Challenge Academy, and further distinguished 
himself on the task force of the Texas Tech University/Baylor 
University Partnership for the Professional Development of 
Teachers and as a valued member of a number of other educational 
organizations; and
	WHEREAS, An active reserve deputy sheriff with the McLennan 
County Sheriff's Department since 1980, this civic-minded 
individual has participated in a host of local groups, including 
the Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce, the Robinson Economic 
Development Committee, Meadowbrook Baptist Church, and the Safe 
Communities Coalition, to name but a few; and
	WHEREAS, In honor of his commitment and professionalism, the 
Robinson High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was 
renamed the James A. Smith Chapter in 1990, and Mr. Smith was named 
the recipient of a 2001-2002 Community Service Award from the 
Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, James Smith has set high 
standards to which all educators and administrators may aspire, and 
his myriad contributions to the Robinson ISD will not soon be 
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend James Allan Smith for his exceptional career with 
the Robinson Independent School District and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.