SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
WHEREAS, Dr. Ken Helvey is retiring as superintendent of
the Allen Independent School District on September 27, 2013,
bringing to a close an outstanding 30-year career in the field of
public education; and
WHEREAS, Since assuming his current post in 2006,
Dr. Helvey has ably guided a fast-growing school district
through a succession of important developments; with the passage
of two bond packages that approved extensive facility additions
and renovations, area students are now served by new elementary
schools, a performing arts center, a career and technology
center, and the recently built Eagle Stadium, and Allen
Independent School District has been awarded the state's high
rating of "recognized" or "exemplary" each year since 2008; and
WHEREAS, An Allen native and an alumnus of Tarleton State
University, Dr. Helvey completed his master's degree at Texas
A&M University-Commerce and his doctorate at the University of
North Texas, where he has also been an adjunct faculty member; he
began teaching in the 1980s in the Anna, Celina, and Denison
school districts and also coached athletics for a number of
years; from 1988 until 1995, he worked in Sadler as a teacher,
head football coach, and athletic director; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Helvey next served as assistant principal and
director of finance and technology at Graham Independent School
District, and then as assistant superintendent for Nacogdoches
Independent School District before moving to Allen Independent
School District as assistant superintendent in 2001; he fulfilled
his duties in that office for five years until he was selected as
Allen Independent School District superintendent; and
WHEREAS, The Allen Independent School District has gained
immeasurably from Dr. Ken Helvey's visionary leadership and his
commitment to creating a superior learning atmosphere for young
Texans, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor him on his notable
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Ken
Helvey on his retirement as superintendent of Allen Independent
School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
his life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. Helvey as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate