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By: Turner H.R. No. 353
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jamie Sullins is concluding her distinguished
tenure on the board of the Arlington Independent School District in
2017; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 2010, Ms. Sullins most recently
served as president of the board, which was named both the 2014
Outstanding School Board of Texas by the Texas Association of
School Administrators and the 2015 Outstanding School Board by the
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program; the board developed a
clear vision for the district in its rigorous strategic planning
process, an approach that has enabled strong governance through
transformation while fostering a culture of respect and
transparency; and
WHEREAS, From 2015 to 2017, Ms. Sullins also served on the
board of the Council of the Great City Schools; she is the founder
and former president of the North Arlington Education Alliance,
which works closely with the district to promote academic
excellence; in addition, she has given generously of her time and
expertise as a member of the advisory boards of the Salvation Army
of Arlington, Junior League of Arlington, and Arlington Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sullins has brought to her role on the school
board extensive experience in the realm of finance; she was
employed at Interturbine Group of Companies as manager of financial
planning and analysis in its global operations, and she also worked
for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Advanced Programs; a graduate of
Texas Tech University, she holds a bachelor's degree of business
administration in finance; in all her endeavors, she is supported
by the love and encouragement of her husband, Gerald; they are the
proud parents of two AISD graduates, Ryan and Amanda; and
WHEREAS, Through her leadership and deep commitment to public
education, Jamie Sullins has greatly benefited the community, and
she may reflect with pride on her contributions to the local school
system; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Jamie Sullins for her
service on the board of the Arlington Independent School District
and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Sullins as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.