81R31934 MMS-D
By: Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 228
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ralph Parr is stepping down from the Clear Creek
Independent School District Board of Trustees in May 2009, after
four outstanding terms as a member of that body; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parr began his association with the CCISD as a
youngster: he attended schools in the district from the first grade
on and graduated from Webster High School in 1954; after college, he
returned to devote 33 years to the district as a teacher and
administrator; during that time, he taught English and journalism
at Clear Creek High School for 11 years, served as an assistant
principal at Clear Lake High School for 11 years, and then accepted
the post of principal at Clear Creek High School, where he served
another 11 years before retiring in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parr ran successfully for the CCISD school board
in 1996 and was subsequently reelected three times; his deep
experience, exceptional knowledge of the district, and passionate
commitment to providing the best possible education to every child,
regardless of his or her background, have helped the district to
achieve a "recognized" ranking by the Texas Education Agency; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of all that Ralph Parr has done for
the district over the years, a new elementary school in League City
has recently been named in his honor; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is the husband of Claudia Parr
and father of Richard Parr; with his latest retirement, he will now
have more time for the travel that he and his wife so enjoy; Mr. Parr
is also an avid reader and sports fan and an ardent supporter of the
Clear Creek Wildcats; moreover, he is a valued member of the ROMEOs,
whose fanciful acronym stands for Retired Old Men Eating Out; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Parr has dedicated a lifetime to equipping
students with the skills they will need to help them build
fulfilling and productive lives, and it is indeed a privilege to
recognize him for his immeasurable service to the League City
community and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor Ralph Parr on the occasion of his retirement from the
Clear Creek Independent School District and extend to him sincere
best wishes as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Parr as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.