79S20439 JTR-D



By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 154







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Ralph Draper has been named the lone finalist for 

the position of superintendent of the Spring Independent School 

District; and

	WHEREAS, A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Draper has most 

recently distinguished himself as an administrator through his 

outstanding work with the Marshall ISD, which he has served as a 

principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent over the 

course of the past decade; and

	WHEREAS, His passion for children and proven ability to lead 

and work in concert with board members, staff, and members of the 

community to enhance student achievement have characterized his 

tenure in Marshall, and these admirable qualities are sure to 

benefit the Spring school system as well; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Draper has enjoyed the 

support of his loving and close-knit family, including his wife, 

Charlene, and their daughters, Genesis, Joy, and Charity; and

	WHEREAS, Although Ralph Draper will be missed by all who have 

benefited from his leadership in the Marshall ISD, he may indeed 

reflect with pride on a job well done as he begins what is certain to 

be an exciting new chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ralph Draper 

on being named the sole finalist for the position of superintendent 

of the Spring Independent School District; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Mr. Draper as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.