TITLE: Commending Dr. Belinda Neal of Hideaway on her service as president of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

SUMMARY: Commending Dr. Belinda Neal of Hideaway on her service as president of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Belinda Neal of Hideaway has rendered exceptional service as president of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association; and WHEREAS, An active member of TEPSA since 1999, Dr. Neal has served on its board of directors as well as on a number of the association's committees since 2007; she was installed as TEPSA president in June 2014, and over the course of her yearlong term, her dynamic leadership and deep commitment to education have greatly benefited the organization; and WHEREAS, Dr. Neal holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and a doctoral degree in education from Baylor University; she has enjoyed an outstanding career at the Lindale Independent School District, where she served as principal of both the Early Childhood Center and College Street Elementary School before she was named assistant superintendent in July 2012; a former teacher, she has worked in the Nacogdoches, Palestine, and Round Rock districts and as an educational consultant for the Region 7 Education Service Center; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Neal is blessed with the love and support of her husband, Casey Neal, who serves as principal of Lindale High School, and she takes tremendous pride in their daughter, Macy; and WHEREAS, Belinda Neal has been a strong and effective advocate for educational leaders in the Lone Star State, and she is truly deserving of recognition for her remarkable achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Dr. Belinda Neal on her service as president of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Neal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3599 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House