81R27868 BPG-D
By: Kent H.R. No. 1792
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Karen Holburn has worked diligently in behalf of
public education for more than a decade, and she is now beginning an
important new role as a trustee of the Richardson Independent
School District in Place 5; and
WHEREAS, A substitute teacher in the district for eight
years, Ms. Holburn began her involvement in education when her
oldest child entered Spring Creek Elementary School; she is a
former president of the PTA at Spring Creek and at Westwood Junior
High, and has served as president of the RISD Council of PTAs; in
her role as fourth vice president of the council for 2007-2008, she
directed the used book fair, which raised $35,000 toward
scholarships; moreover, she was a member of two delegations from
the council that traveled to the State Capitol to meet with elected
officials; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Holburn has also served as an RISD Teacher Job
Fair consultant, as chair of the RISD Parent Advisory Committee,
and as a member of the board of the RISD Excellence in Education
Foundation; she is a life member of both the state and national PTA,
a graduate of the Leadership Richardson program of the Richardson
Chamber of Commerce, and a former member of the board of the Youth
Services Council; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to the needs of Richardson schools, and is well prepared
to unite with school board members, parents, classroom teachers,
and other education professionals to provide the best possible
learning environment for area students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Karen Holburn on her election as a
trustee of the Richardson Independent School District Board of
Trustees 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 Ms. Holburn as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.