H.R. No. 111 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The board of trustees of the Arlington Independent School District has been chosen as the 2014 Outstanding School Board by the Texas Association of School Administrators; and WHEREAS, Created in 1971, the TASA School Board Awards Program recognizes boards that have demonstrated exceptional dedication and rendered ethical service to Texas schoolchildren; the winning board is selected from five finalists based on its commitment to student achievement and well-being; and WHEREAS, Working closely with parents, educational professionals, and other community members, the AISD school board has devoted itself to establishing an innovative and rigorous learning system that empowers the district's approximately 65,000 students to become successful, responsible citizens; and WHEREAS, The officers of the board are Bowie Hogg, president; Jamie Sullins, vice president; Dr. Aaron Reich, secretary; and John Hibbs, assistant secretary; the other members are Gloria Peña, Peter Baron, and Kecia Mays; the trustees coordinate with AISD superintendent Marcelo Cavazos to create an effective and harmonious administration; and WHEREAS, Through their clear-sighted vision of excellence and their thoughtful and decisive leadership style, these individuals have ensured the highest standards for Arlington schools and are truly deserving of praise for their efforts in behalf of their district; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees for being named the 2014 Outstanding School Board by the Texas Association of School Administrators and extend to the AISD board members sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the board as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant Krause Stickland Tinderholt Zedler ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on January 28, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House