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HR4648 • 2026
Recognizing the accomplishments of superintendent Dr. Wade Smith.
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WHEREAS, Walla Walla Public Schools superintendent Dr. Wade Smith 1 has dedicated nine years of exceptional service to the district and 2 community; and 3 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has demonstrated outstanding leadership in 4 developing two Strategic Plans, including the most recent: Vision 5 2030, which advances the district's goal of Developing Washington's 6 Most Sought-After Graduates; and 7 WHEREAS, Under Dr. Smith's leadership, Walla Walla Public Schools 8 achieved its highest on-time graduation rate in history at 94.5 9 percent, including a nearly 20 percent increase in the graduation 10 rate for Hispanic students; and 11 WHEREAS, Despite financial challenges faced by many school 12 districts, Walla Walla Public Schools has remained financially 13 stable, with Dr. Smith successfully focusing on building and 14 preserving its fiscal strength; and 15 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith championed bilingual proficiency and cultural 16 understanding within Walla Walla Public Schools, expanding its award-17 winning Dual Language program to include more classrooms, preparing 18 students for an increasingly globalized world; and19 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith played a key role in supporting the district's 20 Transition to Kindergarten program, ensuring more students enter 21 school better prepared for success; and 22 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4648, by Representatives Rude, Klicker, and Santos p. 1 HR 4648 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith's leadership skills are respected and sought 1 after statewide and beyond through his involvement in the Gates 2 Education Roundtable, Washington Association of School Administrators 3 Board of Directors, National Association of School Superintendents, 4 and Schools Insurance Association of Washington Board; and5 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has presented numerous times at state and 6 national educational conferences on topics such as school bonds and 7 levies, construction delivery models, educational finance, 8 educational leadership, campaign strategies, and district branding 9 and marketing; and 10 WHEREAS, In 2021, Dr. Smith was recognized by the Washington 11 Association of School Administrators with the Robert J. Handy Most 12 Effective Administrator Award for all large school districts in 13 Washington State for improving outcomes for students by closing the 14 graduation gap for Latino students; and 15 WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has served on several state committees, work 16 groups, and advisory roles advocating for improved school facilities, 17 educational funding, and student experiences; and 18 WHEREAS, Dr. Wade Smith's unwavering commitment to student 19 achievement, equity, fiscal responsibility, and community partnership 20 exemplifies his leadership in educational excellence;21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 22 honor and commend Superintendent Dr. Wade Smith for his dedicated 23 service and profound impact on Walla Walla Public Schools, its 24 students, and the broader community. 25 26 I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of27 Resolution 4648 adopted by the House of Representatives28 April 3, 2025 29 30 31 32 33 __________________________ 34 Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk 35 p. 2 HR 4648