H.R. No. 2404
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. David A. Polnick, superintendent of the Abilene
Independent School District, is retiring from that post in June
2010, after 38 years of outstanding service in the field of
education; and
WHEREAS, Since assuming the superintendency of Abilene ISD in
June 2003, Dr. Polnick has overseen the education of more than
16,000 students each year and worked tirelessly to provide them
with superior instruction; among the challenges to which he has
devoted particular attention have been preparing students for the
changing needs of the workplace and dramatically upgrading the
district's technological infrastructure; in 2006, Business Outlook
magazine rated the Abilene public school system as the 17th best
among urban districts across the country; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Abilene, David Polnick began his
career with Abilene ISD as a fifth-grade teacher; after eight years
in the classroom and another eight years as an elementary school
principal, he became assistant superintendent and then deputy
superintendent for business and finance, an office he held for 13
years; from 2001 to 2003, he served as assistant superintendent for
financial services with the Lubbock Independent School District;
and
WHEREAS, This distinguished educator is the first school
superintendent in the United States to receive the highest award
conferred on civilians by the United States Air Force, the Scroll of
Appreciation; that honor was bestowed on him in recognition of his
assistance to military families at Dyess Air Force Base; he is also
the recipient of the 2007 HEB Excellence in Education Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Polnick earned his bachelor's degree from
Concordia Teachers College, his master's degree from Abilene
Christian University, and his doctorate from Texas Tech University;
and
WHEREAS, David Polnick and his wife, Mary Ann, have a son and
daughter-in-law, Benjamin and Kimberly Polnick, a daughter, Julie
Polnick, and a grandson, Creighton; and
WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to the district's
students and staff, Dr. David Polnick has led the way in fostering a
supportive and challenging educational environment, one that gives
students a vision of what they might attain if they strive for
success and that equips them with skills they will need to build
fulfilling and productive lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. David A. Polnick for his exceptional
service as superintendent of the Abilene Independent School
District and extend to him sincere best wishes for much happiness in
the years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Polnick as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
King of Taylor
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2404 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House