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                                                                  H.R. No. 215



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 2006 retirement of Steve Steadham from his 
position as principal of Rains High School in Emory brings to a 
close an exceptional career in education that has spanned three and 
a half decades; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of East Texas State University, where he 
earned his bachelor of science degree in biology and health and 
physical education and his master's degree in educational 
administration, Mr. Steadham also holds superintendent, 
mid-management administrator, secondary biology, and health and 
physical education certificates; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan began his noted career in 1970 
as a science teacher and coach with Terrell ISD; he taught science 
with Wills Point ISD and served Edgewood ISD from 1978 to 1996, 
first as a science teacher and later as a high school principal for 
more than 10 years; he then accepted principal responsibilities 
with Eustace ISD for two school years before taking the helm at 
Rains High School in 1999; and
	WHEREAS, As principal, Mr. Steadham has deftly handled myriad 
duties, and the school has thrived under his leadership; TAAS 
scores have improved significantly, and the school earned exemplary 
campus status for two years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Steadham has given generously of his time and 
talents to professional and civic organizations; he has served as 
the Region VII director of the Texas Association of Secondary 
School Principals and worked with the Texas Schools to Work 
Consortium and the District VII Tech Prep Consortium and 
Administrators' Association, to name but a few; and
	WHEREAS, Steve Steadham may reflect on his accomplished 
career with great pride, knowing that his years of service to the 
youth of the Lone Star State have made a positive difference in the 
lives of countless individuals; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Steve Steadham on the 
occasion of his retirement as principal of Rains High School and 
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Steadham as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Flynn

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 215 was adopted by the House on April 
27, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House