AUSTIN, Texas — Temple Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott was honored in both chambers of the Texas State Legislature Wednesday (February 15) at the State Capitol in Austin.
Ott was first recognized on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives. District 55 Representative Hugh Shine honored Ott with House Resolution 9. The resolution recognized Ott for his Texas Association of School Boards’ (TASB) State Superintendent of the Year honor. Ott was also named Region 12 Superintendent of the Year and was the Texas nominee for National Superintendent of the Year.
“Dr. Bobby Ott is a public school superintendent that leads with conservative values and strong personal convictions. He is a trailblazer who makes a path for others to follow. He inspires others to reach higher, dream bigger and achieve greater with his presence, encouragement and leadership” Shine said. “When I think about Dr. Ott’s leadership at TISD I recall a statement by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur who stated, ‘A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.’ Dr. Ott’s leadership is all about pursuing excellence, which is the result of caring more than others think is wise and expecting more than others think is practical and translating a vision into reality.”
Ott was then honored on the floor of the Texas Senate. Senator Pete Flores, who represents District 24, which includes Temple ISD, recognized Ott with Senate Resolution 147. That resolution also highlighted many of the same accomplishments mentioned in the House Resolution.
“It is a great privilege to recognize Dr. Bobby Ott with Senate Resolution 147, congratulating him on being named the Texas Association of School Boards’ Superintendent of the Year 2022,” Flores said. “Dr. Ott has proven to be a strong leader for the entire Temple community through his commitment to Temple ISD students and staff, and his countless service efforts. Through his leadership, Temple ISD has deservingly received numerous awards and recognitions at the local, state and national stage. Dr. Ott is a phenomenal superintendent and community leader and it was an honor to have him join me on the Senate floor today to celebrate his incredible accomplishments.”