SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Craig Spinn, who is retiring as deputy executive
director of Administrative Services for the Region 13 Education
Service Center after five years and five months of distinguished
service and 35 years in public education; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed educational leader, Craig Spinn began
his career in education in 1986 as a science teacher and
athletics coach at Ballinger High School; he went on to teach
honors science and to serve as the varsity offensive line coach
and head wrestling coach at William B. Travis High School; he was
respected and admired by his colleagues at both campuses, and he
was beloved by his students for his sincere concern for their
physical and mental well-being and for his high standards and
kind nature; and
WHEREAS, Motivated by his devotion to young Texans, Craig
transitioned into educational administration in 1995, when he
was hired as assistant principal at Burnet Middle School; he
later served as assistant principal and then as principal at
Burnet High School, and he served for three years as the
Thorndale Independent School District Superintendent of Schools;
in January of 2016, he was named deputy executive director of
Administrative Services for the Region 13 Education Service
Center, and for more than five years, he has provided support and
oversight to campuses throughout the Central Texas service
region; and
WHEREAS, Craig earned a bachelor of science degree in
physical education and biology from Angelo State University, a
master's degree in education from Texas State University, and a
doctoral degree in educational leadership from Texas Tech
University; he holds the belief that volunteerism serves as the
heart of successful communities, and he has generously
contributed to numerous professional and charitable
organizations; he is honored to serve on the A+ Federal Credit
Union Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Craig Spinn has thrived
through the love and encouragement of Kelle K. Spinn, his wife of
nearly 34 years, and of his two daughters, Megan Spinn and
Kristen Salerno; he has exemplified the highest ideals of an
educator and an educational administrator, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Craig Spinn on his outstanding
career and his many contributions to public education in Texas
and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate