HR1032 - Congratulating Shane Downing on his retirement as superintendent of Holland ISD.

      H.R. No. 1032       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Shane Downing is retiring as superintendent of the   Holland Independent School District in 2025, drawing to a close an   exemplary tenure with the district that has spanned more than two   and a half decades; and          WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Downing began his career with Holland   ISD as a teacher and coach at Holland High School; in 2004, he was   named principal of Holland Elementary School, and he served in that   role for 15 years; he was unanimously elected district   superintendent in January 2019; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Mr. Downing has   prioritized student needs and created a positive work environment   for faculty and staff; an excellent leader, listener, and   communicator, he has earned the admiration and appreciation of his   colleagues for his outstanding problem-solving and management   skills; moreover, he has overseen significant growth and change in   the district, and he has strengthened educational processes and   school operations; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Downing holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen   F. Austin State University and a master's degree in educational   administration from Tarleton State University; he began his career   in 1992 as a math teacher and coach in the Bruceville-Eddy school   district before joining Holland ISD; and          WHEREAS, Retirement will afford Mr. Downing more time to   spend with his family, which includes his wife of more than 30   years, Kandi, their children, Ashtyn and Drew, and their   grandchildren, Palmer and Peightyn; and          WHEREAS, Through his dedication and commitment to   excellence, Shane Downing has helped countless young Texans acquire   the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his   contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Shane Downing on his retirement as   superintendent of the Holland Independent School District and   extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Downing as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Buckley     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1032 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House