81R38186 JGH-D
By: Quintanilla H.R. No. 2939
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mary Benham is retiring from the Socorro Independent
School District on June 30, 2009, drawing to a close a notable
career that has spanned three and a half decades; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Socorro ISD staff for the past 11
years, Ms. Benham formerly served the district as assistant
superintendent for financial services; in that capacity, she
oversaw the growth of the district's fund balance from $10 million
to almost $45 million, a figure that ensures a better bond rating
and that enables the district to maintain competitive salaries and
sustainable programs for schools; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Benham has held the post of interim
superintendent for the 2008-2009 school year, and during her tenure
the district's Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills scores have
greatly improved; it is likely that 11 schools will be rated
Exemplary, up from 3 a year ago; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career with the
Socorro ISD, Ms. Benham has earned the admiration of her fellow
administrators as well as the respect of teachers, students, and
parents, and she may indeed take great pride in her achievements as
she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mary Benham on the occasion of her
retirement from the Socorro Independent School District and extend
to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Benham as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.