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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, David Carr is retiring as superintendent of the |
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Stanton Independent School District on August 31, 2017, drawing to |
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a close an outstanding tenure in that position that has spanned 15 |
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years; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Monahans High School, Mr. Carr earned |
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a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master's degree |
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in education from Wayland Baptist University; in the course of his |
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three and a half decades as an educator, he has taught and coached |
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in the Kermit and Floydada school districts and served as athletic |
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director, head football coach, and principal in the Ralls district; |
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moreover, he was principal of Stanton High School for two years |
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before becoming superintendent of Stanton ISD; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Carr was named the 2015 Region 18 Superintendent |
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of the Year in recognition of his tireless efforts to ensure the |
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best possible instruction and resources for the pupils in his |
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district; he has also been honored with the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award |
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of Excellence and the Man of the Year Award from the Ralls Chamber |
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of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Carr enjoys the support of |
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a loving family that includes his wife, Sheri Carr, and his two |
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daughters, Heather and Traci Carr; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to the students, |
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faculty, and staff of Stanton ISD, David Carr has led the way in |
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fostering a nurturing and challenging educational environment, and |
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he may indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of |
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achievement as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate David Carr on his retirement as |
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superintendent of the Stanton Independent School District and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Carr as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |