TITLE: Recognizing David Sauer on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing David Sauer on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, David Sauer retired as assistant superintendent of the Mineola Independent School District in May 2025, drawing to a close three decades of outstanding service in public education; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sauer began his career as a high school teacher in Canton, where he worked for seven years before becoming an assistant middle school principal in Van; he subsequently completed a five-year tenure as assistant principal of Mineola Middle School, and he later led Mineola Primary School as principal; he went on to serve as principal of Mineola High School for seven years, earning recognition as the Region 7 Principal of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year; and WHEREAS, In 2020, Mr. Sauer assumed his duties as assistant superintendent of Mineola ISD; in that role, he guided the district's participation in the state's Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which awarded $500,000 to Mineola educators; his successful implementation of TIA garnered statewide attention, and he plans to continue assisting with the program in retirement; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sauer holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and a master's degree in education from The University of Texas at Tyler; an active member of the Mineola community, he has served as a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church and as a board member for both the Kiwanis Club of Mineola and the Rotary Club of Mineola; and WHEREAS, Through his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, David Sauer has greatly benefited the students of Mineola ISD and earned the lasting respect and admiration of his colleagues, and his contributions to the district will be remembered and appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate David Sauer on his retirement as assistant superintendent of the Mineola 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. Sauer as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2025.