Conroe ISD board passes resolution condemning political violence, honoring life of Charlie Kirk

THE WOODLANDS, TX – At its most recent public meeting, the board of trustees for Conroe Independent School District presented, debated, heard from the assembly of parents and citizens about, and ultimately passed a resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk.

Kirk was recently assassinated on a college campus while engaging students in public debate as part of his Turning Point USA tour, a conservative organization that he founded and has been taken over by his widow, Erika, since his death.

Parents on both sides of the argument for the resolution had their say, with a split between those who wanted Kirk remembered and honored and those who felt that politics should stay out of school.

“This is not about politics. This is about safety, dignity, and factual integrity,” said one student’s mother at the podium.
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With the wording of the resolution including the condemnation of political violence by all regardless of political affiliation at the forefront, the resolution was passed.

This resolution comes on the heels of a similar resolution at Montgomery County Commissioners Court, which was passed unanimously, along with the current lawsuit by Texas Governor Greg Abbott against certain schools in the Lone Star State that are resisting the recent legislation to include the Ten Commandments in public schools.

The wording of the resolution was this:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CONROE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS Charles “Charle” James Kirk, Born on October 14, 1993, was tragically assassinated on September 10, 2025, during a public student debate at a university event sponsored by Turning Point USA, the organization he founded;

WHEREAS Charlie Kirk was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife, Erika Kirk, and a loving father to their daughter and son;

WHEREAS the assassination of Charlie Kirk was a heinous act of violence, and a reminder of the threat posed by hatred in our society;

WHEREAS education leaders at every level must stand united in our unequivocal condemnation of political violence, regardless of ideology;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees –
condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and all forms of political violence;
extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Charlie Kirk’s family, including his wife, Erika, and their two young children;
honors the leadership, initiative, and courage in public life exemplified by Charlie Kirk;
praises Charlie Kirk’s efforts to involve students in public debate, ask questions, think critically, and engage in responsible democratic processes; and
calls upon all Conroe ISD – regardless of race, party affiliation, or creed – to reject political violence, engage in civil debate, and model the peaceful exchange of ideas for our students and community.