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78S40060 MDM-D

By:  Hill                                                         H.R. No. 12 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of Dr. Carolyn Bukhair as 
superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD) 
on June 30, 2004, concludes a lengthy and impressive career 
dedicated to students of the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Bukhair holds a bachelor's degree from Lamar 
University, a master's degree from Southern Methodist University, 
and a doctorate in education from the University of North Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of 38 outstanding years in the field 
of education--29 of those years with the Richardson ISD--Dr. 
Bukhair served as a fourth-grade classroom teacher and secondary 
reading consultant before becoming director of elementary 
education, principal, assistant to the superintendent, area 
assistant superintendent, assistant superintendent for the 
division of instruction, and associate superintendent for 
instructional support services; and
	WHEREAS, Since accepting the top leadership post of the 
Richardson ISD in 1996, Dr. Bukhair has overseen the addition of six 
new schools, the renovation of existing buildings, and the opening 
of the Newcomer Intake Center; under her guidance, the district has 
also strengthened academic programs, joined the Texas Scholars 
Program, increased its budget by 65 percent, enhanced technology on 
all campuses, and established a partnership with the City of 
Richardson to build a fiber optic network connecting district 
facilities; and
	WHEREAS, In tribute to the many ways her work has benefited 
the schoolchildren of her district, Dr. Bukhair was named one of the 
top five superintendents in the state in 1999 and 2003, and the 
Richardson School Board has named a new elementary school in her 
honor; and
	WHEREAS, When she retires, this highly regarded individual 
anticipates spending more time with her children and grandchildren, 
attending ball games, and becoming more active in church and civic 
endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Dr. Bukhair has set high 
standards to which all educators and administrators may aspire, and 
she is indeed worthy of special recognition at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Dr. Carolyn Bukhair 
on the occasion of her retirement as superintendent of the 
Richardson Independent School District and extend to her sincere 
best wishes for happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Bukhair as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.