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