H.R. No. 303
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Carolyn G. Bukhair, a distinguished educator and
administrator, has rendered exceptional service to the Richardson
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Lamar State University, Carolyn
Bukhair went on to earn a master of education degree with honors
from Southern Methodist University and a doctor of education degree
in administrative leadership from the University of North Texas;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bukhair spent the major part of her career with
the Richardson ISD, where she served for 30 years; after working as
a teacher and reading consultant, she began her steady advancement
in education administration when she became principal of
Richardson's Yale Elementary in 1978; in 1996, she was named
superintendent of the Richardson school district, a position she
held until her retirement in 2004; Dr. Bukhair then coordinated the
Superintendents' Academy for the Region 10 Education Service Center
until being asked to assist the Richardson ISD as interim
superintendent; while serving in that post from August 12, 2009, to
March 21, 2010, she provided stability during a time of change; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is the recipient of many
well-deserved accolades, including selection in 1999 and 2003 as a
finalist for the Texas Superintendent of the Year award given by the
Texas Association of School Boards; she has also received the Texas
PTA Service Award, the Hero for Children Award from the Dallas Child
and Family Guidance Center, and a YMCA Special Award for Woman of
the Year; in addition, the Texas Association of School Librarians
has conferred on her the Distinguished Library Service Award for
School Administrators, and Texas School Business magazine has
chosen her as Educator of the Month; while she was still serving as
superintendent, the Richardson ISD recognized her illustrious
tenure by naming the Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary School in her
honor; and
WHEREAS, The energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to
excellence that Dr. Bukhair has brought to all her endeavors in the
Richardson ISD have helped countless students to acquire a solid
educational foundation, an asset that will contribute immeasurably
to their future success and to the future progress of the Lone Star
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Carolyn Bukhair for her outstanding
service in behalf of the Richardson Independent School District and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and
fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Bukhair as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Button
Madden
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 303 was adopted by the House on
February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House