H.R. No. 1602
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Keith Smith is retiring as superintendent of the
Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District on
June 30, 2023, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure with the
district that has spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith began his career as a high school teacher
and coach with the district in 1991; over the years, he has served
in a variety of administrative roles, including as assistant
principal and principal at Madisonville Junior High School and as
principal of Madisonville High School, and he has further benefited
the district as a golf coach and as federal funds coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Since being appointed superintendent in 2007,
Mr. Smith has provided exemplary leadership to the district's four
schools; under his direction, Madisonville CISD earned an A
accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency and a
financial accountability rating of superior; he has also been
integral to building a safe and welcoming learning environment and
crafting and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan focusing
on short-term and long-term measures; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his field, Mr. Smith has served as a
superintendent mentor and as a member of the Texas Association of
School Administrators, Texas Association of School Boards, Region 6
Education Service Center executive committee, and TEA
Commissioner's Cabinet, among other professional organizations; he
is the recipient of an Honorary Lone Star Degree from the Texas FFA
Association, and in 2021, he was selected as the Region 6 ESC
Superintendent of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Madison County for 32 years, Mr. Smith
holds degrees from Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State
University; active in his community, he is a congregant of First
Methodist Church Madisonville and a member of the Madisonville
Economic Council and Bedias Masonic Lodge No. 651; in all his
endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife of 27 years,
Laney, and their two daughters; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Keith Smith has helped many young Texans
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his
contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Keith Smith on his retirement as
superintendent of the Madisonville Consolidated Independent School
District and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Kacal
Ashby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1602 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House