TITLE: Congratulating Diane Gough of Hewitt Elementary School on being named the 2015 National Distinguished Principal for the State of Texas by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Diane Gough of Hewitt Elementary School on being named the 2015 National Distinguished Principal for the State of Texas by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Diane Gough of Hewitt Elementary School has been selected as the 2015 National Distinguished Principal for the State of Texas by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association; and WHEREAS, The National Distinguished Principals program was established in 1984 by the National Association of Elementary School Principals to celebrate and recognize outstanding elementary-and middle-level school principals, and these annual awards are highly regarded and prized as the highest honor principals can receive from their peers; award winners have met exacting criteria, which include guiding programs that address the academic and social needs of all students, setting high expectations, maintaining an orderly, purposeful learning environment, building strong relationships with parents and local businesses, and playing an active role in the community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gough has worked in the Midway Independent School District for more than two decades, and she has led Hewitt Elementary with distinction since taking over as principal; this esteemed administrator has earned the respect and admiration of school faculty and staff for her creative teaching ideas and her encouraging nature, and she has remained committed to engaging with parents and students on a daily basis; moreover, she is the founder of the district's Rachel's Challenge and Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) programs; and WHEREAS, Chosen from a field of 56 worthy candidates, Ms. Gough will represent the Lone Star State at the National Distinguished Principals awards banquet in Washington, D.C., in October 2015; and WHEREAS, Diane Gough has made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans with her steadfast commitment to excellence, and she has contributed greatly to the quality of education in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Diane Gough on her selection as the 2015 National Distinguished Principal for the State of Texas by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Gough as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3182 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House