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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 956
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Pascal D. Forgione, Jr., who is retiring on June |
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30, 2009, after a decade of outstanding service as superintendent |
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of the Austin Independent School District; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Forgione has had a significant positive |
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impact on the Austin Independent School District; under his |
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outstanding leadership, the district has resolved several issues |
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of concern and gained the confidence of the public; and |
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WHEREAS, During Dr. Forgione's tenure, the district has |
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improved student achievement, narrowed achievement gaps between |
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student groups, and expanded educational offerings; records |
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management and business practices were modernized, and the |
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curriculum was brought into line with state standards; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Forgione played an important role in |
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shepherding three bond issues to passage, which enabled the |
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district to build new schools and renovate existing campuses; the |
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district has also become fiscally secure, earning seven |
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consecutive ratings of superior achievement from the Financial |
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Rating System of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Forgione has won several awards for his |
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outstanding stewardship of the district, including Austinite of |
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the Year for 2009 from the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and |
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the Richard R. Green Award as the nation's top urban |
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superintendent; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, Dr. |
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Forgione is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his |
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presence at the Austin Independent School District will be |
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greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Pascal D. Forgione, Jr., on his |
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outstanding service to the Austin Independent School District |
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and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his |
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future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 19, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |