83R23626 JNC-D

By: Bohac H.R. No. 1837

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Spring Branch Independent School District administration building has been renamed the Wayne F. Schaper, Sr., Leadership Center in special recognition of a distinguished educator, administrator, and trustee who has devoted more than 50 years of service to the district; and

WHEREAS, Wayne Schaper began his notable career in 1961 as a mathematics teacher and coach at Landrum Junior High School; he went on to join the staff of Spring Woods High and then was named principal of Memorial High, where he served for 23 years before moving to the Spring Branch ISD central administration; and

WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Schaper was elected to the Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees, and his notable 11-year tenure on the board includes terms as secretary and as president; his leadership and impressive history with the district were further recognized when the Spring Branch Education Foundation created a fund that bears his name; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Schaper has also benefited his community through his contributions to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the Memorial Spring Branch Rotary Club, East Spring Branch Food Pantry, and the American Heart Society Neighborhood Fund; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the support of his wife, Ruby, and four children, all of whom are graduates of Spring Branch ISD; and

WHEREAS, This notable Texan is making lasting and meaningful contributions to his community, and the naming of the Wayne F. Schaper, Sr., Leadership Center provides a fitting tribute to him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Wayne F. Schaper, Sr., on having the Spring Branch ISD administration building named in his honor and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Schaper as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.