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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Steven Smith, secretary of the Klein Independent |
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School District Board of Trustees, concluded his term in June 2017, |
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following six years of exemplary service; and |
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WHEREAS, Since winning election to the board in November |
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2011, Mr. Smith has collaborated with his fellow trustees to |
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benefit district schools; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable Texan has also given back to his |
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community by mentoring Klein ISD students, teaching English as a |
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second language classes, and providing tax preparation services for |
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low-income individuals and senior citizens; strong in his faith, he |
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is an active member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, and |
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he has served on the church's finance and Knights of Columbus |
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councils; and |
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WHEREAS, A former officer in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Smith enjoyed |
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successful careers in the energy and banking sectors; he holds a |
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bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of |
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Kansas and a master's degree in business administration from the |
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University of Colorado; moreover, he received a Master Trustee |
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certification from the Leadership Texas Association of School |
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Boards in 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and |
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support of his wife, Debbie, and their two children; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated advocate for area students and their |
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families, Steven Smith has furthered the mission of Klein ISD, and |
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he may take pride in the many meaningful contributions he made |
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during his tenure on the board; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Steven Smith for his |
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service on the Klein Independent School District Board of Trustees |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 489 was adopted by the House on August |
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15, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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