SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 741
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Mary Ann Whiteker, who is retiring as superintendent
	of schools for the Hudson Independent School District after a
	distinguished 44-year career in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, Mary Ann Whiteker has served as superintendent of
	schools for 22 years; she began her career in education in 1973 as
	a teacher in the Corrigan-Camden Independent School District;
	she joined the Hudson Independent School District in 1986 as the
	district curriculum director, and she became superintendent of
	schools in 1995; and
	WHEREAS, A highly skilled educational administrator, Mary
	Ann Whiteker has guided the district through an era of measurable
	success and has expanded academic opportunities for students;
	the district and campuses have received numerous state
	recognized distinctions for excellence during her tenure, and
	under her leadership, the district opened a county-wide high
	school for students at-risk of dropping out that has, to date,
	graduated more than 1,500 students; and
	WHEREAS, Mary Ann Whiteker has served in leadership
	positions for the Texas Association of School Administrators,
	and she is a past president of the Texas Association of Mid-Size
	Schools; a recipient of numerous commendations, she is an
	accomplished speaker and author, and the students, faculty, and
	staff of the Hudson Independent School District have greatly
	benefited from her diligence and expertise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Mary Ann Whiteker on her outstanding
	career in education and her exemplary work on behalf of Texas
	children and extend to her best wishes in all her endeavors; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
	as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Nichols
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 8, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate