TITLE: Recognizing Elvis Williams for his service to the Dallas Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Elvis Williams for his service to the Dallas Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Elvis Williams for his many years of outstanding service with the Dallas Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Elvis Williams first joined the district in 2001 as an elementary school teacher; after September 11, 2001, he volunteered to serve as a recruiter for the United States Army Reserve; he returned to the field of education in 2004 and served as a special education teacher at Bryan Adams High School; and WHEREAS, In 2007, he joined Harold W. Lang Middle School and served as assistant principal; two years later, in 2009, he was promoted to the position of principal; and WHEREAS, As principal, he has focused on facilitating professional development opportunities that address the specific needs of the campus to ensure academic success; he has utilized the district student data system for effective academic planning and has evaluated student discipline management; he has also mentored new teachers and has implemented a mentorship consortium for aspiring administrators; and WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, he has been dedicated to his work and has assisted with a wide array of student programs and activities; and WHEREAS, His students have greatly benefited from his skillful teaching, his counsel and encouragement, and his wise leadership; and WHEREAS, A dedicated and resourceful educator, Elvis Williams has instilled in his students an appreciation for hard work and a love of challenge and learning; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Elvis Williams on his successful career in the field of education and on his many contributions to Harold W. Lang Middle School and the Dallas Independent School District and extend best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2011.