88R28851 AMB-D
By: Thimesch H.R. No. 1606
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Telena Wright is retiring as superintendent of
the Argyle Independent School District on June 30, 2023, drawing to
a close an outstanding tenure that has spanned more than 15 years;
and
WHEREAS, A native of Ballinger, Dr. Wright began her career
in public education as a math teacher in San Angelo ISD, and she
went on to become an elementary and high school counselor; she
joined Argyle ISD as principal of Argyle High School in 2000, and
three years later, she accepted a position as the district's
assistant superintendent; she was named superintendent in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wright has overseen three successful bond
programs that have included the addition of new campuses as well as
renovations and other improvements to existing campuses; she also
played an instrumental role in establishing the Argyle ISD Police
Department and special education department; since her appointment
as supervisor, district enrollment has increased from 1,700 to some
5,000 students, and she has guided a team to develop a 10-year
growth plan for the district; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Wright's able leadership, Argyle ISD has
received a number of honors, including an A accountability rating
from the Texas Education Agency and a district score of 97, the
highest in the district's history; in addition, Argyle High has
achieved statewide success in University Interscholastic League
competitions, earning 12 Lone Star Cup awards; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wright holds a doctorate in education from the
University of North Texas, a master's degree in education from
Hardin-Simmons University, and a bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas at Austin; in addition to her work with Argyle
ISD, she has served as an adjunct instructor at UNT; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Dr. Telena Wright has helped many young
Texans acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and
her contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Telena Wright on her
retirement as superintendent of the Argyle 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 Dr. Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.