82R31168 MGR-D
By: Shelton H.R. No. 2545
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Melody Johnson has rendered exceptional public
service as superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Fort Worth ISD in 2005, Dr.
Johnson has led the establishment of a new curriculum, instituted
measures of accountability and sound business practices, and worked
to make Fort Worth a "digital district"; she has also created an
Office of Parent Engagement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in sociology
from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, a master's degree in
supervision and education of the gifted child from Texas Woman's
University, and a doctorate in educational administration from The
University of Texas at Austin; she has served as a senior director
at the Texas Education Agency, as an associate superintendent for
curriculum, instruction, and student support in the San Antonio
Independent School District, and as the superintendent of schools
for Providence, Rhode Island; in 2002, she was one of 22 individuals
from across the nation selected to take part in a 10-month executive
development initiative sponsored by the Broad Center for the
Management of School Systems; and
WHEREAS, A highly accomplished administrator, Dr. Melody
Johnson has led the way in fostering a supportive and challenging
educational environment in the Fort Worth ISD, and her hard work and
dedication have benefited many area schoolchildren; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Melody Johnson for her service as
superintendent of the Fort Worth 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. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.