H.R. No. 193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After nearly four decades of distinguished service
in the field of education, Ronald Haugen is retiring as
superintendent of the Anthony Independent School District in 2013;
and
WHEREAS, Since assuming his present post in 2007, Mr. Haugen
has sought to achieve an educational environment in which every
student receives instruction tailored to meet his or her individual
needs; in addition to significant investments in classroom
technology to support teachers and students in their work, his
tenure has seen the passage of a $3 million bond issue, which will
allow for the remodeling of the elementary and middle school
buildings; the district is also planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony
in August to celebrate the extensive renovation of its athletic
stadium; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haugen spent the earlier part of his career in
the Gadsden ISD in New Mexico and in the Canutillo ISD; after
graduating from college in 1975, he joined the Gadsden district as a
social studies teacher and a track and football coach; he went on to
serve as athletic director and as assistant principal at Gadsden
High School, then as a middle school principal and an elementary
school assistant principal in Canutillo; he returned to the Gadsden
district to become a high school principal, and he subsequently
served as superintendent of the Gadsden ISD from 2001 to 2007; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed educator earned a bachelor's degree in
history from Arizona State University and a master's degree in
education administration and supervision from The University of
Texas at El Paso; he has held memberships in a number of
professional organizations and has served on the board of directors
of the Texas Rural Education Association, Cooperative Educational
Services, and the New Mexico Activities Association; in recognition
of the outstanding skill with which he carried out his
responsibilities, he was nominated for the 2006 New Mexico
Superintendent of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, Through his exemplary leadership and unwavering
commitment to the highest educational standards, Ronald Haugen has
contributed immeasurably to advancing the missions of the districts
in which he has worked, and he has helped countless area
schoolchildren to acquire a strong academic foundation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ronald Haugen
on his retirement as superintendent of the Anthony Independent
School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness as he embarks on a new chapter in his life; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Haugen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House