81R28648 JGH-D
By: Creighton H.R. No. 1942
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard B. Cowan has distinguished himself through
his service as superintendent of the New Caney Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cowan received his education from Sam Houston
State University, earning his bachelor's degree in teaching in 1971
and his master's degree in education in 1980; he also holds
mid-management and superintendent certifications from SHSU; and
WHEREAS, From 1971 to 1979, Mr. Cowan taught in the Spring and
Magnolia school districts, and he went on to serve as assistant
principal in two districts; from 1988 to 1993, he was principal of
Montgomery Junior High School, and from 1993 to 1995, he was
principal of Diboll High School; after serving as superintendent of
Van Vleck ISD from 1995 to 1998, he became superintendent of New
Caney ISD in 1998; and
WHEREAS, During Mr. Cowan's tenure as superintendent, New
Caney ISD has earned a series of "Recognized" ratings from the Texas
Education Agency; he played a vital role in winning approval of more
than $200 million in bonds, leading to the addition of five new
elementary schools, a new middle school, and the district's second
high school; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cowan was named Superintendent of the Year for
Region VI by the Texas Association of School Boards; he has received
recognition from the community as well, having twice been named a
Hometown Hero by the Community Chamber of Commerce of East
Montgomery County; he has been named as a Paul Harris Fellow by the
Rotary Club of East Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, Since 1998, Rick Cowan has contributed greatly to
the development of New Caney ISD, and his dedication to the
district's students, teachers, and staff merits special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Richard B. Cowan on his service to New
Caney ISD 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. Cowan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.