SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 632
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Billie Hopps for 40 years of exemplary service with the
Keene Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Billie Hopps is the principal of Keene Junior
High; she is beloved by students for her humor, kindness, and
tireless support and admired by teachers and staff for her
innovative and enthusiastic approach to education and
leadership; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Principal Hopps, Keene
Junior High has received numerous awards and distinctions over
the years, and for the last two years, the school has led all
Johnson County junior high schools in performance rankings; and
WHEREAS, Principal Hopps is a highly respected school
administrator who engages with students daily and knows each of them
by name; overcoming her own struggles with adversity has helped her
instill in students the strength and resilience they need to build
fulfilling futures and succeed in the modern world; and
WHEREAS, Principal Billie Hopps sets standards for
academic excellence and fosters a school-wide love of learning
that allows both students and teachers to thrive, and the
citizens of Keene have greatly benefited from her expertise and
commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Billie Hopps for 40 years of service
to the children of Keene 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.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate