H.R. No. 2096
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trish Hanks is retiring as superintendent of the
Friendswood Independent School District at the end of the 2016-2017
school year, drawing to a close an outstanding career in education
that has spanned nearly four decades; and
WHEREAS, Trish Hanks earned her bachelor's degree at Sam
Houston State University and her master's degree from the
University of Houston-Clear Lake; she began her career 38 years
ago, and she first joined Friendswood ISD in 1985 as a high school
teacher; over the years, she has served the district as director of
special education and special programs, personnel director,
assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and
deputy superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Since Mrs. Hanks became district superintendent in
2002, Friendswood ISD has regularly ranked among the top one
percent of districts in Texas for student performance, earned
exemplary ratings for all six campuses and for the district itself
from the Texas Education Agency, and passed the largest bond
program in its history, resulting in the construction of the new
Friendswood Junior High School; moreover, the district has earned a
superior financial rating each year from the TEA; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Hanks has served as president of
the State Academic Decathlon Board, as well as a member of the
executive committee of the Texas Association of School
Administrators and the Region IV Executive Advisory Committee; she
has further given back to her community as a member of the Education
Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership,
the City of Friendswood Economic Development Council, the
Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, and the Friendswood Rotary Club; a
member of Mary Queen Catholic Church, she has also served on its
Pastoral Council; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Hanks enjoys the love and
support of her husband, Bruce Hanks, and their two children and four
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's dedication, professionalism,
and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the students of
Friendswood ISD and earned her the respect and admiration of her
colleagues, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Trish Hanks on her retirement from
the Friendswood Independent School District and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Hanks as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Galveston
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2096 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House