H.R. No. 834
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Collin Clark is retiring as superintendent of the
Cameron Independent School District at the end of the 2014-2015
school year, drawing to a close an outstanding career in public
education that has spanned three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Texas A&M
University--Commerce in 1980, Mr. Clark began his career in
education as a teacher and coach with the Sulphur Springs school
district; in 1986, he began teaching in Community ISD, where he
later transitioned to administration as a middle school
principal;
he returned to TAMU--Commerce to obtain his master's
degree in education administration, a goal that he accomplished in
1992, and he went on to serve as a junior high principal in Celeste
ISD from 1996 until 2001, when he was appointed superintendent of
the district; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clark joined Cameron ISD as superintendent of
schools in April 2011; in his time with the district, he has
overseen a number of significant developments, including the
implementation of enhanced safety measures and emergency planning
and a greater emphasis on technology as an innovative classroom
tool; in addition, he worked alongside the board of trustees to
facilitate the improvement of district athletic facilities, and he
helped secure the passage of a bond proposal funding the
construction of a new baseball field and new tennis courts at
C. H. Yoe High School and the renovation of the school's track and
football field; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Clark enjoys the love and
encouragement of his wife, Dana, and their three children; as he
prepares for his retirement, he is looking forward to spending more
time with his loved ones, including his parents, who reside in
Celeste; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Collin Clark has led the way
in fostering a supportive educational environment that helps
students develop the skills and character needed to build
fulfilling and productive lives, and he may reflect with pride on a
job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Collin Clark on his retirement as
superintendent of the Cameron 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. Clark as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 834 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House