H.R. No. 41
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Carr is retiring as superintendent of the
Stanton Independent School District on August 31, 2017, drawing to
a close an outstanding tenure in that position that has spanned 15
years; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Monahans High School, Mr. Carr earned
a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master's degree
in education from Wayland Baptist University; in the course of his
three and a half decades as an educator, he has taught and coached
in the Kermit and Floydada school districts and served as athletic
director, head football coach, and principal in the Ralls district;
moreover, he was principal of Stanton High School for two years
before becoming superintendent of Stanton ISD; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carr was named the 2015 Region 18 Superintendent
of the Year in recognition of his tireless efforts to ensure the
best possible instruction and resources for the pupils in his
district; he has also been honored with the Mirabeau B. Lamar Award
of Excellence and the Man of the Year Award from the Ralls Chamber
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Carr enjoys the support of
a loving family that includes his wife, Sheri Carr, and his two
daughters, Heather and Traci Carr; and
WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to the students,
faculty, and staff of Stanton ISD, David Carr has led the way in
fostering a nurturing and challenging educational environment, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of
achievement as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate David Carr on his retirement as
superintendent of the Stanton 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. Carr as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 41 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House