H.C.R. No. 108
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephanie Howard began her new position as
superintendent of the Midland Independent School District on
January 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her exemplary 28-year career in
education, Dr. Howard has distinguished herself as a teacher,
coach, instructional services director, assistant principal, and
principal; in 2013, she moved into district administration and
became the executive director for curriculum and instruction for
Ector County ISD, where she oversaw the curriculum and instruction
components for district students in pre-K through 12th grade and
supervised 38 instructional coaches; she went on to serve as
superintendent of Plains ISD before returning to Ector County ISD
in 2018 as deputy superintendent; she was appointed superintendent
of Crane ISD in 2021, and under her able leadership, the district's
accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency improved from
a "D" in 2019 to a "B" in 2022; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her many accomplishments,
Dr. Howard was named High School Principal of the Year and High
School Assistant Principal of the Year for Region 18 by the Texas
Association of Secondary School Principals, and she received a
Midland Classroom Teachers Association Administrator of the Year
award and a PTA life membership award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Howard earned her bachelor's degree from Angelo
State University, her master's degree from The University of Texas
Permian Basin, and her doctorate from The University of Texas at San
Antonio; she also holds both a principal certification and a
superintendent certification from the State of Texas, and prior to
joining district administration, she served on the board of
directors for the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
for eight years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Stephanie Howard has upheld
the highest standards of her profession, and she is sure to bring to
her new position equal commitment and energy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Dr. Stephanie Howard on her appointment as
superintendent of the Midland Independent School District and
extend to her sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Howard as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the House on
April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the Senate on May
3, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor