H.R. No. 1931
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Shawn Mena is beginning her tenure as principal of
Franklin High School in El Paso on April 3, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mena has enjoyed a notable career in education
that has spanned more than a quarter century; her wide-ranging
experience includes working as a speech and debate instructor for
the Ysleta Independent School District and as a lecturer at El Paso
Community College and The University of Texas at El Paso; prior to
taking on the role of principal at Franklin High, she served as
director and assistant principal of the Arts and Humanities Academy
at Akins High School in Austin; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed educator and administrator has also
distinguished herself as president of the Texas Forensic
Association, which inducted her into its hall of fame in 2009; an
alumna of UTEP, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's
degrees, she is currently pursuing a doctorate in education at
Grand Canyon University; and
WHEREAS, Through her professional expertise and her
unwavering commitment to excellence, Shawn Mena has made a positive
difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and she may
indeed reflect with pride on her many accomplishments as she takes
on this challenging new role; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Shawn Mena on her appointment as
principal of Franklin High School and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Mena as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1931 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House