TITLE: Honoring Lou Spiegel on her retirement as associate superintendent for business and governmental relations of the Mansfield Independent School District.

SUMMARY: Honoring Lou Spiegel on her retirement as associate superintendent for business and governmental relations of the Mansfield Independent School District.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lou Spiegel is retiring from her position as associate superintendent for business and governmental relations of the Mansfield Independent School District in June 2011; and WHEREAS, A certified public accountant, Mrs. Spiegel began her notable career after graduating from The University of Texas at Arlington; she served with a number of municipalities before joining the Fort Worth school district in 1984; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Spiegel was hired by Mansfield ISD in 1996, and in the years since, she has skillfully aided the district during a time of considerable growth; she was instrumental in developing six successful bond packages worth more than $500 million, which helped to better serve the steadily increasing student population through the addition of more than 20 new schools, a natatorium, and a new stadium; and WHEREAS, Through her visionary leadership and dedication, Lou Spiegel has made immeasurable contributions to Mansfield ISD, and her record of achievement will continue to benefit the district and its students for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Lou Spiegel on her retirement as associate superintendent for business and governmental relations of the Mansfield 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 Mrs. Spiegel as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zedler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1493 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House