H.R. No. 2657
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The retirement of Gena Gardiner from the Highland
Park Independent School District in 2017 provides a fitting
opportunity to recognize her for her 14 years of dedicated service
to the district; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gardiner began her career in education as a
fifth-grade teacher in 1977; since joining HPISD in 2002, she has
served as a teacher and principal and, most recently, as the
assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction, and special
programs; in that position, she has played a key role in launching
many educational initiatives, including the Passport to Spanish
foreign-language program and the Moody Innovation Institute; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired by her peers, Ms. Gardiner has
presented at numerous state and national conferences and
organizational meetings; she is a former president of the Texas
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, which
recognized her hard work and commitment to excellence with a Star
Advocate Award in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Known for her dedication to supporting each Highland
Park student from the moment they enter kindergarten until their
graduation from high school, Gena Gardiner has helped equip
countless young Texans with the knowledge and skills they need to
build a bright future, and she may 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 Gena Gardiner on her retirement
from the Highland Park Independent School District and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Gardiner as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2657 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House