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