SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1239
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Melody Johnson, who is retiring as superintendent
of the Fort Worth Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Phillips University in Enid,
Oklahoma, Dr. Johnson earned her master's degree at Texas Woman's
University and her doctorate at The University of Texas at
Austin; she joined the Fort Worth Independent School District in
2005 after serving as superintendent of schools in Providence,
Rhode Island, where she earned national recognition for her
successful efforts to improve student achievement by instituting
long-term systemic reforms and fostering a collaborative
environment; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure in Fort Worth, Dr. Johnson has led
the way in launching a new and relevant curriculum and instituting
accountability measures and sound business practices; she has
worked to ensure that the district is prepared for the challenges
of the future by establishing it as a Digital District; and
WHEREAS, Innovative and resourceful, Dr. Johnson has worked
with community leaders to demonstrate how they can have a profound
impact on school completion and academic success in mathematics and
science through Project Prevail; she also established the first
Office of Parent Engagement to promote parental involvement and
empowerment in the educational process; and
WHEREAS, She is respected and admired by faculty, staff,
and students throughout the district for her efforts to make Fort
Worth's the best urban school district in the nation, and her
leadership as superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent
School District will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Melody Johnson on her exceptional
service as superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School
District and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all
her future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate