SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 707
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris W. Hulen is retiring as superintendent of
the Coolidge Independent School District in June 2013, bringing to a
close an outstanding career in public education; and
WHEREAS, The principal at Coolidge Elementary School from
1995 to 2000, Dr. Hulen assumed the responsibilities of
superintendent of the district in 2000; he previously served as
an administrator in the Newton and Duncanville schools, and he
has taught band and music in the Granbury, United, Kaufman,
Carrollton-Farmers Branch, and Houston Independent School
Districts; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hulen is a native of Dallas who graduated from
H. Grady Spruce High School in 1972; he earned a bachelor's
degree in music performance from The University of Texas at
Dallas and a master's degree in music supervision and a doctorate
in educational administration and marketing from the University
of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, After retirement, Dr. Hulen looks forward to
sharing more time with his wife of 32 years, Rena, who is a former
orchestra director and music teacher; they plan to move to Forney
to be closer to other family members; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Chris Hulen has worked to foster a supportive
and challenging learning environment in the Coolidge schools,
and his achievements will continue to benefit the area for years
to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Chris W. Hulen on his
retirement as superintendent of the Coolidge Independent School
District 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 Dr. Hulen as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate