SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 295
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Patricia Hanks, who is retiring as superintendent of
the Friendswood Independent School District after 15 years of
outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hanks joined the Friendswood Independent
School District in 1985 as a high school teacher; since becoming
superintendent in 2002, she has played an important role in helping
the district achieve a balanced budget while maintaining
competitive salaries and increasing benefits for district
employees; and
WHEREAS, Under her leadership, a dynamic advanced
placement program was initiated and the number of National Merit
Scholars has increased dramatically; the number of students
taking the SAT has nearly doubled, with students showing a
significant improvement in scoring; and
WHEREAS, During her career, she implemented a successful
dual enrollment program that has helped more than half of the
district's students graduate by taking advanced placement exams
and earning at least six hours of college credit; recognizing the
importance of including fine arts and athletic activities
alongside academics, she led the district to three victories in
the Lone Star Cup, which is given to districts for overall
success in University Interscholastic League competitions; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, she has
been instrumental in the district having been ranked in the top
one percent of Texas districts on state assessments; her presence
at the Friendswood Independent School District will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Patricia Hanks on her commitment to
excellence in education and extend to her best wishes for
continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Galveston
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate