SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
	WHEREAS, Dr. Ken Helvey is retiring as superintendent of
	the Allen Independent School District on September 27, 2013,
	bringing to a close an outstanding 30-year career in the field of
	public education; and
	WHEREAS, Since assuming his current post in 2006,
	Dr. Helvey has ably guided a fast-growing school district
	through a succession of important developments; with the passage
	of two bond packages that approved extensive facility additions
	and renovations, area students are now served by new elementary
	schools, a performing arts center, a career and technology
	center, and the recently built Eagle Stadium, and Allen
	Independent School District has been awarded the state's high
	rating of "recognized" or "exemplary" each year since 2008; and
	WHEREAS, An Allen native and an alumnus of Tarleton State
	University, Dr. Helvey completed his master's degree at Texas
	A&M University-Commerce and his doctorate at the University of
	North Texas, where he has also been an adjunct faculty member; he
	began teaching in the 1980s in the Anna, Celina, and Denison
	school districts and also coached athletics for a number of
	years; from 1988 until 1995, he worked in Sadler as a teacher,
	head football coach, and athletic director; and
	WHEREAS,
	WHEREAS, The Allen Independent School District has gained
	immeasurably from Dr. Ken Helvey's visionary leadership and his
	commitment to creating a superior learning atmosphere for young
	Texans, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor him on his notable
	achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Ken
	Helvey on his retirement as superintendent of Allen Independent
	School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued happiness as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of
	his life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Helvey as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas Senate.
	Paxton
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 25, 2013.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate