H.R. No. 480 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Gary Hannemann stepped down from the McGregor Independent School District Board of Trustees on January 17, 2013, bringing to a close 18 years of noteworthy service; and WHEREAS, School board members play an integral role in the education of our children, and the trustees of McGregor ISD oversee the administration of four schools in McLennan County, which in turn serve some 1,400 area students; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hannemann joined the board of McGregor ISD nearly two decades ago, and the wisdom, sound judgment, and commitment to teamwork that he has demonstrated throughout his tenure have earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow trustees; he can take pride in the "Recognized" rating that the district has received from the Texas Education Agency, as well as in such recent improvements as the addition of a number of academic programs, an increase in campus personnel, significant upgrades in computer equipment, and the construction of two state-of-the-art science labs; and WHEREAS, With his longstanding dedication to the district's mission of empowering students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to become responsible and productive citizens, Gary Hannemann has helped broaden the path of opportunity for many young Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Gary Hannemann for his 18 years of outstanding service on the McGregor Independent School District Board of Trustees and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hannemann as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 480 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House