SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 663
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Linda Henrie, who is retiring from her position as
superintendent of the Mesquite Independent School District after
43 years of outstanding service to the district; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henrie began her career with the district by
serving as a teacher at Mesquite High School in 1967; she became
an assistant principal at Vanston Middle School in 1986 and soon
began ascending the ranks of administrative leadership; and
WHEREAS, She served as the administrative officer for
Curriculum Development, assistant superintendent of
Instructional Services, and deputy superintendent of schools
before taking on the role of superintendent of schools in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Dr. Henrie has remained
active in numerous professional and community organizations; she
served as president of the Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development for two years, and her belief in the value
of community partnerships and her work as a member and chairman
of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce helped position the district
for its long-term success; and
WHEREAS, Linda Henrie has been recognized for educational
and administrative excellence at the local, state, and national
levels; she is a true leader in her field, and her presence with
the Mesquite Independent School District will be greatly missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Linda Henrie on her exceptional
career with the Mesquite Independent School District and extend
to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 29, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate