By Marchant                                             H.R. No. 65
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Dr. Annette T. Griffin, superintendent of the
 1-2     Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, has received
 1-3     the 2000 Superintendent of the Year award, and this noteworthy
 1-4     distinction truly merits special praise; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Presented by the Texas Association of School Boards,
 1-6     the award recognizes exemplary superintendents who strive for
 1-7     excellence and achievement in educational leadership; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Dr. Griffin earned bachelor's and master's degrees
 1-9     at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and went on to earn a
1-10     doctorate at the University of North Texas in Denton; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Before taking over as superintendent of the
1-12     Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD in 1997, Dr. Griffin held the same
1-13     position with the Duncanville and Carroll independent school
1-14     districts; she began her educational career working for the
1-15     Richardson ISD and then served as a teacher appraiser, elementary
1-16     principal, and assistant superintendent for the Carrollton-Farmers
1-17     Branch ISD; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Under her astute guidance, the Carrollton-Farmers
1-19     Branch ISD has flourished while continuing to meet the needs of its
1-20     students; the school district recently earned a "Recognized" rating
1-21     from the Texas Education Agency; and
1-22           WHEREAS, This esteemed educator has played an integral role
1-23     in bringing the school district to new heights by establishing
1-24     partnerships with the community and by encouraging increased
 2-1     communication with staff, parents, and community members; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Her commitment to the welfare of students in the
 2-3     Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is
 2-4     demonstrated in many other ways, such as leading efforts to upgrade
 2-5     the school district's technology so that students can have the most
 2-6     up-to-date resources at their disposal and develop skills that will
 2-7     undoubtedly serve them well in the future; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Dr. Griffin has drawn strength
 2-9     and inspiration from her husband, Allen, and two children, Alana
2-10     and Tim; and
2-11           WHEREAS, With her immeasurable contributions to the field of
2-12     education, Dr. Griffin has proven herself most deserving of this
2-13     significant honor; now, therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-15     Legislature hereby commend Dr. Annette T. Griffin on being named
2-16     the 2000 Superintendent of the Year and extend to her sincere best
2-17     wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19     prepared for Dr. Griffin as an expression of high regard by the
2-20     Texas House of Representatives.