TITLE: Congratulating Dr. David Averett of Ennis ISD on receiving a doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. David Averett of Ennis ISD on receiving a doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, David Averett, the executive director of accountability and compliance for the Ennis Independent School District, has been awarded a doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University; and WHEREAS, On February 1, 2019, Dr. Averett successfully defended his dissertation, "Campus Based Mentoring and Its Impact as a Dropout Prevention Strategy for At-Risk Students"; this esteemed educator and scholar also holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree in education from West Texas A&M University, and a superintendent certification from Stephen F. Austin State University; and WHEREAS, In the course of more than two decades in the field of education, Dr. Averett has taught at Turner Middle School in Waxahachie and at Waxahachie High School, and since 1999, he has worked in administration; he served as assistant principal of Plainview High School, Ferris High School, and Ennis High School, where he was promoted to principal in January 2007; after more than a decade in that role, he accepted his current position as the executive director of accountability and compliance for Ennis ISD; and WHEREAS, Dr. Averett shares a rewarding marriage with his wife, Traci Averett, and he takes great pride in their children, Tyler and Tatum; and WHEREAS, David Averett has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to excellence in his many pursuits, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his exceptional record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. David Averett on receiving a doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University 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 Dr. Averett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 913 was adopted by the House on April 5,2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House