SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 544
         WHEREAS, Dr. Telena Wright is retiring as superintendent
  of the Argyle Independent School District on June 30, 2023,
  drawing to a close an outstanding tenure that has spanned more
  than 15 years; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Ballinger, Dr. Wright began her
  career in public education as a math teacher in San Angelo ISD,
  and she went on to become an elementary and high school
  counselor; she joined Argyle ISD as principal of Argyle High
  School in 2000, and three years later, she accepted a position
  as the district's assistant superintendent; she was named
  superintendent in 2009; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Wright has overseen three successful bond
  programs that have included the addition of new campuses as well
  as renovations and other improvements to existing campuses; she
  also played an instrumental role in establishing the Argyle ISD
  Police Department and special education department; since her
  appointment as supervisor, district enrollment has increased
  from 1,700 to some 5,000 students, and she has guided a team to
  develop a 10-year growth plan for the district; and
         WHEREAS, Under Dr. Wright's able leadership, Argyle ISD has
  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 has
  achieved statewide success in University Interscholastic League
  competitions, earning 12 Lone Star Cup awards; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Wright holds a doctorate in education from
  the University of North Texas, a master's degree in education
  from Hardin-Simmons University, and a bachelor's degree from The
  University of Texas at Austin; in addition to her work with
  Argyle ISD, she has served as an adjunct instructor at UNT; and
         WHEREAS, Through her dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to excellence, Dr. Telena Wright has helped many young
  Texans acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and
  her contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to
  come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Telena Wright on her
  retirement as superintendent of the Argyle Independent School
  District and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Dr. Wright as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Parker
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 10, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate