Bill Text: TX HR1294 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Bill Waters on his retirement as principal of Central High School in San Angelo ISD.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-08 - Reported enrolled [HR1294 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1294-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1294 | ||
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| 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 | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| 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. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
