H.R. No. 78
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mike Falick retired as vice president of the Spring
Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees in May 2013,
drawing to a close a notable tenure with the board that spanned
nearly a decade; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the board in 2004, Mr. Falick served
two terms each as president and vice president, and he was the
legislative liaison for his entire nine years; moreover, he has
contributed his expertise as liaison for facilities, curriculum,
technology, administration, and community relations; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan was instrumental in a number of
initiatives to improve the quality of education for all students,
including changes to homework policies, state-administered
testing, and class rank; he also advocated for Spring Branch to
become the top district for college readiness in Texas, now a
central pillar of its five-year plan; in addition, he was president
during the largest successful bond election in the district's
history, which passed with 60 percent of the vote and has
facilitated extensive rebuilding and renovation efforts; and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and vision,
Mike Falick greatly benefited Spring Branch ISD, and his devotion
to the cause of public education has earned him the admiration and
gratitude of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Mike Falick on
his retirement from the Spring Branch 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 Mr. Falick as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 78 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House