Bill Text: TX HR616 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Mesquite ISD superintendent Dr. Linda Henrie on her retirement.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR616 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR616-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 616 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Dr. Linda Henrie is retiring as superintendent of | ||
| the Mesquite Independent School District on August 31, 2015, | ||
| bringing to a close an outstanding career in the field of public | ||
| education that has spanned more than four decades; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since assuming her current post in 2005, Dr. Henrie | ||
| has ably guided the district through a period of growth; she was | ||
| instrumental in Mesquite ISD earning "Recognized" status by the | ||
| Texas Education Agency in 2010 and 2011, and the district also | ||
| received the Texas Award for Performance Excellence from Quality | ||
| Texas and membership in the Comptroller's Gold Leadership Circle | ||
| during her tenure; moreover, she also helped Mesquite ISD earn a | ||
| five-star rating from the Financial Allocation Study for Texas | ||
| (FAST) for three consecutive years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This esteemed educator began her career as a | ||
| business teacher at Mesquite High School before serving in a number | ||
| of important administrative positions, including four years as | ||
| deputy superintendent; Dr. Henrie has further benefited her | ||
| profession as a member of the Texas Association of School | ||
| Administrators, the Mesquite Education Association, and the Texas | ||
| Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; she is | ||
| currently an active member of the University Interscholastic League | ||
| Legislative Council and a board member for the Equity Center and the | ||
| National Federation of State High School Associations; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Dr. Henrie has been recognized for her many | ||
| dedicated efforts with several prestigious accolades, including | ||
| the Women in Service and Enterprise Award from Mesquite Social | ||
| Services, the Texas ASCD's Brownlee Leadership Award, and the City | ||
| of Mesquite Pillar of the Community Award, among others; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In retirement, Dr. Henrie looks forward to | ||
| traveling and spending time with her treasured family, which | ||
| includes her husband, Mike, as well as her two children and six | ||
| grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Mesquite Independent School District has | ||
| benefited immeasurably from Dr. Linda Henrie's visionary | ||
| leadership and her commitment to creating a superior learning | ||
| atmosphere for young Texans, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor | ||
| her on her notable achievements; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Linda Henrie on her retirement | ||
| as superintendent of Mesquite ISD and extend to her sincere best | ||
| wishes for continued happiness as she embarks on the next exciting | ||
| chapter of her life; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Dr. Henrie as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Sheets | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 616 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
