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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Richard A. Middleton, who is retiring after more |
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than 20 years of outstanding service as superintendent of the |
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North East Independent School District; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Middleton began his career as an educator at |
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the North East Independent School District in 1972 as a history |
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and government teacher at Roosevelt High School, returning to the |
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district after having graduated from Robert E. Lee High School; |
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he held various other positions across the state before being |
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named as superintendent in 1990; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the district has received |
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numerous honors and awards, including eight National Exemplary |
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Schools, two National Drug-Free Schools, and two national |
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Centers of Excellence for the Teaching of English; it has been |
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named a National Center for Gifted Education and is home to a |
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National Exemplary Community Education Program and to nationally |
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recognized school volunteer, dropout retrieval, and after-school |
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care programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Middleton is known for his commitment to open |
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communication with the board of trustees, parents, employees, |
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and the community; he shepherded four bond packages through the |
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election process and led the development of the North East |
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Wellness program; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, he is |
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respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the |
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North East Independent School District will be greatly missed; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Richard A. Middleton on his |
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exceptional service to the people of San Antonio as |
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superintendent of the North East Independent School District and |
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extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte, Uresti, |
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Wentworth, Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 7, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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