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

89(R) HR 1032 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House