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By: Guillen H.R. No. 1447
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Dr. Mary Elizabeth Laing Springs,
superintendent of Three Rivers Independent School District, on
February 13, 2019, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of the Reverend Charles Laing Sr. and
Peggy Ann Donaldson Laing, the former Mary Laing was born in Austin
on December 17, 1964; she grew up with the companionship of two
siblings, Charles and Nicole, and moved frequently throughout the
state in her youth due to her father's career as a preacher; in the
eighth grade, she relocated with her family to Georgetown, and she
went on to graduate from Georgetown High School, where she was a
state champion on the debate team; an alumna of Centenary College of
Louisiana, she earned a master's degree from Texas State University
in 1996 and an educational doctorate from Texas A&M University in
2015; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Springs taught school in Killeen, Lake Jackson,
and Lockhart and transitioned into administration when she was
hired as an assistant principal and principal in Seguin ISD; after
serving as the principal of Navarro High School in Geronimo, she
moved to Kingsville in 2006 to become superintendent of Santa
Gertrudis ISD, where she notably helped to establish the district's
football program; she joined Three Rivers ISD as superintendent in
2016; known for always putting students first in all of her
decisions, she found much fulfillment in having the opportunity to
help young people build a foundation for future success; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Springs enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, Wayne Springs; she took great pride in
her daughters, Elizabeth, Grace, and Madison, and her life was
further enriched by the affection she shared with her siblings, her
nieces, Chelsea and Calista, her nephew, Chase, and her cherished
bulldog, Bossy; and
WHEREAS, The loss of Dr. Mary Springs is keenly felt by her
loved ones, her friends, and the many individuals whose lives she
touched over the course of her stellar career in education, and they
will forever treasure their memories of this remarkable woman; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Mary Elizabeth
Laing Springs and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn
her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Mary
Springs.