88S40312 JRI-D
 
  By: Thimesch H.R. No. 28
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Argyle Independent School District is hosting a
  dedication ceremony on November 13, 2023, to name its
  administration building in honor of retired superintendent
  Dr. Telena Wright; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Wright joined Argyle ISD in 2000 as principal of
  Argyle High School, and she went on to serve as the district's
  assistant superintendent before being installed as superintendent
  in 2009; during the course of her outstanding 15-year tenure as
  superintendent, she oversaw three successful bond programs that
  included the addition of several new campuses as well as
  renovations and other improvements to existing campuses; moreover,
  district enrollment increased from 1,700 to some 5,000 students,
  and she guided a team to develop a 10-year growth plan for the
  district; and
         WHEREAS, Under Dr. Wright's able leadership, Argyle ISD
  received a number of honors, including an A accountability rating
  from the Texas Education Agency and a district score of 97, the
  highest in the district's history; in addition, Argyle High
  achieved statewide success in University Interscholastic League
  competitions, earning 12 Lone Star Cup awards; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Wright holds a bachelor's degree from The
  University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree in education from
  Hardin-Simmons University, and a doctorate in education from the
  University of North Texas; she began her career as a math teacher in
  San Angelo ISD, where she also served as an elementary and high
  school counselor, and she later served as an adjunct instructor at
  UNT; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure with Argyle ISD, Dr. Telena
  Wright demonstrated the passion, determination, and innovative
  spirit that are the hallmarks of our best educators, and the naming
  of the district administration building in her honor is a fitting
  tribute to her many contributions; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the dedication
  of the Argyle ISD Dr. Telena L. Wright Administration Building and
  commend Dr. Wright for her exemplary record of service; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Dr. Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.