85R14220 CJM-D

By: Meyer H.R. No. 2657

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The retirement of Gena Gardiner from the Highland Park Independent School District in 2017 provides a fitting opportunity to recognize her for her 14 years of dedicated service to the district; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Gardiner began her career in education as a fifth-grade teacher in 1977; since joining HPISD in 2002, she has served as a teacher and principal and, most recently, as the assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and special programs; in that position, she has played a key role in launching many educational initiatives, including the Passport to Spanish foreign-language program and the Moody Innovation Institute; and

WHEREAS, Respected and admired by her peers, Ms. Gardiner has presented at numerous state and national conferences and organizational meetings; she is a former president of the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, which recognized her hard work and commitment to excellence with a Star Advocate Award in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Known for her dedication to supporting each Highland Park student from the moment they enter kindergarten until their graduation from high school, Gena Gardiner has helped equip countless young Texans with the knowledge and skills they need to build a bright future, and she may 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 Gena Gardiner on her retirement from the Highland Park Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gardiner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.