[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9728]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF DR. RAY BRASWELL, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DENTON 
                      INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the leadership of 
Dr. Ray Braswell as Superintendent of the Denton Independent School 
District (DISD) for the last 14 years. After 33 years of distinguished 
service with Denton ISD, he is retiring.
  Dr. Braswell has led the transformation of Denton ISD from a small 
school system to a large district with progressive and dynamic 
instructional programs. The population of the district more than 
doubled and has also added 20 schools and four other facilities.
  Braswell was named one of the Top Five Superintendents in Texas in 
2003 and 2009. During his tenure as superintendent, accountability test 
scores have improved every year and Denton ISD has twice attained the 
prestigious recognized status from the Texas Education Agency. One of 
Dr. Braswell's proudest accomplishments was the opening of the Advanced 
Technology Complex for the juniors and seniors of Denton ISD in 2006. 
This complex has afforded over 3,000 students the opportunity to attain 
certifications, technical skills, and credit for college level courses 
in such varied fields as health occupations, media technology and 
cosmetology.
  In 1979, Dr. Braswell began his long career with the Denton ISD. He 
served as an interim superintendent and associate superintendent before 
being named superintendent in 1998. Dr. Braswell had been the executive 
director for policy, planning and evaluation, executive director of 
research and development and director of secondary education. He also 
served as associate principal and assistant principal at Denton High 
School. Dr. Braswell's sincere compassion and strong rapport with his 
staff and students has helped him build and maintain strong 
partnerships within the district.
  On behalf of the Denton Independent School District, faculty members, 
students, family and friends, I would like to congratulate Dr. Ray 
Braswell on his many years of public service, his accomplishments, and 
his commitment to Denton ISD. I am honored to represent Denton ISD and 
the 26th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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