SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 592
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Richard Bentley, the recipient of the Adelante Con
Ganas Award for April of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bentley is the Associate Superintendent of
the Division of Academics for the Ysleta Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bentley received an associate of arts degree
at the University of Maryland in Munich, Germany, a bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree
in educational administration from Southwest Texas State
University, and a doctorate in educational administration from
The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bentley has taught at Houston's High School
for the Performing and Visual Arts, where he participated in the
development of the first school in the country built specifically
for performing arts; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bentley also served Eanes Independent School
District in Austin as a high school and middle school assistant
principal and as interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum
and Instruction; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bentley and his wife were recognized by the
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Region XIII,
as Outstanding High School and Middle School Assistant
Principals in 1993; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at Ysleta Independent School
District, Dr. Bentley has coordinated the implementation of
curriculum, assessment, and school improvement models; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bentley has also been a champion for El Paso's
"Invest in the American Dream" initiative to promote financial
literacy and stability; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Richard Bentley for his
contributions to the City of El Paso and extend to him
congratulations on receiving the Adelante Con Ganas Award; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 6, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate