Bill Text: TX HR1786 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. Bonny Cain on her appointment as superintendent of the Waxahachie Independent School District.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR1786 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1786-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1786

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Bonny Cain has been named as the new
superintendent of the Waxahachie Independent School District, and
her appointment represents a significant milestone in the career of
this veteran educator; and
WHEREAS, After serving as Waxahachie ISD's interim
superintendent since September 2018, Dr. Cain was selected as sole
finalist for the permanent position on May 2, 2019, by unanimous
vote of the district's board of trustees; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cain began her exemplary four-decade career as a
second grade teacher with Bay City ISD in 1977, and she went on to
spend 25 years as a teacher and administrator with Pearland ISD,
including 11 years as superintendent from 2000 to 2011; she then
became superintendent of Waco ISD, overseeing the education of
15,000 students across 26 campuses until her retirement in 2017;
and
WHEREAS, This skilled administrator holds two master's
degrees, and she earned her doctorate in education from the
University of Houston; an accomplished writer and speaker, she has
served on the boards of the Texas School Alliance, the TEA State
Board for Educator Certification, the Texas Middle School
Association, and the Texas Academic Decathlon organization; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cain's dedication, professionalism, and
expertise have greatly benefited the students of each district she
has served and earned her the respect and admiration of her peers,
and she may indeed reflect with pride on her many achievements as
she takes on the challenges and opportunities of her new position;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Bonny Cain on her appointment
as superintendent of the Waxahachie Independent School District and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Cain as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1786 was adopted by the House on May
24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House