H.R. No. 2096
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Trish Hanks is retiring as superintendent of the
  Friendswood Independent School District at the end of the 2016-2017
  school year, drawing to a close an outstanding career in education
  that has spanned nearly four decades; and
         WHEREAS, Trish Hanks earned her bachelor's degree at Sam
  Houston State University and her master's degree from the
  University of Houston-Clear Lake; she began her career 38 years
  ago, and she first joined Friendswood ISD in 1985 as a high school
  teacher; over the years, she has served the district as director of
  special education and special programs, personnel director,
  assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and
  deputy superintendent; and
         WHEREAS, Since Mrs. Hanks became district superintendent in
  2002, Friendswood ISD has regularly ranked among the top one
  percent of districts in Texas for student performance, earned
  exemplary ratings for all six campuses and for the district itself
  from the Texas Education Agency, and passed the largest bond
  program in its history, resulting in the construction of the new
  Friendswood Junior High School; moreover, the district has earned a
  superior financial rating each year from the TEA; and
         WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Hanks has served as president of
  the State Academic Decathlon Board, as well as a member of the
  executive committee of the Texas Association of School
  Administrators and the Region IV Executive Advisory Committee; she
  has further given back to her community as a member of the Education
  Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership,
  the City of Friendswood Economic Development Council, the
  Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, and the Friendswood Rotary Club; a
  member of Mary Queen Catholic Church, she has also served on its
  Pastoral Council; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Hanks enjoys the love and
  support of her husband, Bruce Hanks, and their two children and four
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's dedication, professionalism,
  and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the students of
  Friendswood ISD and earned her the respect and admiration of her
  colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
  spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Trish Hanks on her retirement from
  the Friendswood Independent School District and extend to her
  sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mrs. Hanks as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Bonnen of Galveston
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2096 was adopted by the House on May
  25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House