TITLE: Congratulating Arthur Skelton on his retirement from the Chapel Hill Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Arthur Skelton on his retirement from the Chapel Hill Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Arthur Skelton retired from the Chapel Hill Independent School District in December 2014, and the conclusion of his outstanding career provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the contributions of this esteemed professional; and WHEREAS, "Butch" Skelton has a long-standing connection to Chapel Hill ISD, as his father and grandfather both served on the school board, and he and his siblings attended school in the district; following his high school graduation in 1955, he enrolled at East Texas State University and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, and he later returned to the university and completed a master's degree in education; and WHEREAS, This veteran educator taught at Mineola High School before joining Chapel Hill ISD in 1986; initially a teacher, he later became a principal and most recently served the district as elementary assistant principal and as an administrator; during his tenure, he saw enrollment grow to upwards of 1,000 students, and the guidance he provided to the district's teachers helped them to excel in their educational mission; Chapel Hill campuses have consistently received high ratings in state testing, and the elementary school was recognized as part of the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools Program by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009; and WHEREAS, For 25 years, Butch Skelton helped provide Chapel Hill's young people with a strong foundation on which to build, and he may reflect with pride on his many achievements as he begins the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Arthur Skelton on his retirement from the Chapel Hill 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. Skelton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1913 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House