83R25326 STE-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1982
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lindsey Wallace, Jr., is retiring as superintendent
of the Dawson Independent School District at the conclusion of the
2012-2013 school year, drawing to a close a notable tenure in
education that has spanned three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wallace's early education took place in Clifton,
and he became the first person in his family to graduate from
college when he earned his bachelor's degree at Howard Payne
University; he later received a master's degree in religious
education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a
master's degree in school administration from Sul Ross State
University, and superintendent certification from Angelo State
University; and
WHEREAS, Beginning his career as a teacher and coach in
Imperial, he subsequently accepted posts in Hamilton, Marfa,
Itasca, and Rankin, where he also worked as an assistant principal;
he later became a middle school principal in Reagan County, then
served the Robert Lee Independent School District as an elementary
principal, high school principal, and superintendent; he had also
been a high school principal in Elgin ISD before becoming the
superintendent of Dawson in 2006; and
WHEREAS, A genial and inspiring leader who prefers small
schools, Mr. Wallace adheres to the belief that an outstanding
educational system is built on the personal connections established
with families and the community at large; through the years, he has
successfully carried out that practice, resulting in the campuses
and districts under his guidance earning numerous Recognized and
Exemplary accountability ratings, and he has consistently
demonstrated his ability to help students and staff reach their
full potential; and
WHEREAS, Generous with his time and talents outside the
office as well, Mr. Wallace can always be counted on to fill in as a
bus driver or to transport students to sporting events or the
doctor's office in his personal vehicle; this Good Samaritan has
even paid bills anonymously to help out needy families; he was
selected as an FFA Supporter in the Robert Lee and Dawson school
districts and designated a friend of the Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America, which acknowledged his many
achievements at its regional conference in February 2013; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Wallace enjoys the love
and support of his wife of 34 years, Janet, and their treasured
family has grown over time to include a daughter, Rachel Thornell,
and her husband, Corban; after his retirement, Mr. Wallace will
join his wife in Midland, where she is the principal of a charter
school; and
WHEREAS, Lindsey Wallace's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have enriched the education of countless
young Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lindsey Wallace on his retirement
as superintendent of the Dawson Independent School District 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. Wallace as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.