SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 808
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Karen Bessette, who is retiring after 16 years of
exceptional service as principal of Randolph Elementary School
on Randolph Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Karen Bessette came to the Randolph Field
Independent School District in 1995 after having served as a
teacher and administrator for many years in San Antonio; she is
noted for her caring concern and her active involvement with
students, faculty, staff, and parents; and
WHEREAS, Under her outstanding leadership, Randolph
Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2001
and has received Exemplary ratings from the Texas Education
Agency since 2007; the school emphasizes the concept of teaching
the whole child and is known for its programs for special needs
and gifted students and its excellent arts curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Active in community and professional affairs, she
has served as president of the Texas Elementary Principals and
Supervisors Association and received the Community Award from
the Girl Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Karen Bessette is an exemplary educator and
administrator; she is respected and admired throughout the
community, and her presence as principal of Randolph Elementary
School will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Karen Bessette on her exceptional
service with the Randolph Field Independent School District and
extend to her best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate