H.R. No. 616

	R E S O L U T I O N
	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
	Straus González Paddie
	Allen Guerra Parker
	Alonzo Guillen Paul
	Alvarado Gutierrez Peña
	Anchia Harless Phelan
	Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phillips
	Anderson of McLennan Herrero Pickett
	Ashby Howard Price
	Aycock Huberty Raney
	Bell Hughes Raymond
	Bernal Hunter Reynolds
	Blanco Isaac Riddle
	Bohac Israel Rinaldi
	Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rodriguez of Bexar
	Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Travis
	Burkett Keffer Romero, Jr.
	Burns Keough Rose
	Burrows King of Hemphill Sanford
	Button King of Parker Schaefer
	Canales King of Taylor Schofield
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Schubert
	Clardy Klick Shaheen
	Coleman Koop Sheets
	Collier Krause Sheffield
	Cook Kuempel Simmons
	Craddick Landgraf Simpson
	Crownover Larson Smith
	Cyrier Laubenberg Smithee
	Dale Leach Spitzer
	Darby Longoria Springer
	Davis of Dallas Lozano Stephenson
	Davis of Harris Lucio III Stickland
	Deshotel Márquez Thompson of Brazoria
	Dukes Martinez Thompson of Harris
	Dutton Martinez Fischer Tinderholt
	Elkins McClendon Turner of Collin
	Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Harris
	Fallon Meyer Turner of Tarrant
	Farias Miles VanDeaver
	Farney Miller of Comal Villalba
	Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Fletcher Moody Walle
	Flynn Morrison White of Bell
	Frank Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
	Frullo Murphy Workman
	Galindo Murr Wray
	Geren Naishtat Wu
	Giddings Nevárez Zedler
	Goldman Oliveira Zerwas
	Gonzales Otto
	______________________________
	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