H.R. No. 1294
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bill Waters is retiring as principal of Central High
School in the San Angelo Independent School District at the end of
the 2022-2023 school year, drawing to a close an exemplary career
that has spanned more than three decades in public education; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Angelo State University, Mr. Waters
holds a bachelor's degree in science and math, a master's degree in
middle management, and superintendent certification; he joined
SAISD right out of college and taught math at Edison Junior High and
Glenn Middle Schools; a skilled administrator, he served for nine
years as principal of Glenn Middle School before his appointment as
principal of Central High in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Waters earned regional honors from the Texas
Association of Secondary School Principals in 2012, and he received
a 2021 Distinguished Administrator Award from the Texas Music
Educators Association; under his enthusiastic leadership, fine
arts programs have flourished at Central, with many award-winning
seasons in University Interscholastic League and TMEA competition;
he has worked tirelessly to engage students and spark a passion for
learning, and he has championed extracurricular activities, from
football to orchestra, that allow youngsters to explore their
interests and connect with others; and
WHEREAS, Known for his empathy and approachability,
Mr. Waters has taken strong stands for the well-being of students
and teachers alike; his powerful speech warning of heightened
pressures on youth and faculty in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
struck a chord with educators across the state and went viral on
social media; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support
of his wife, Jody, also employed by SAISD, and their two children,
Jordan and Wyatt, both Central High alumni; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long career, Bill Waters has
exemplified the highest ideals of his profession, fostering a
dynamic, nurturing environment to help generations of students
build a strong foundation for success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bill Waters on his retirement from
the San Angelo 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. Waters as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Darby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1294 was adopted by the House on May
6, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House