Bill Text: TX HR79 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Roberto J. Santos on his retirement as superintendent of the United Independent School District.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-18 - Reported enrolled [HR79 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR79-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 79

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roberto J. Santos is retiring as superintendent of
the United Independent School District on June 30, 2021, concluding
a distinguished tenure that has spanned 16 years at the helm of the
district; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Santos joined United ISD 38 years ago, and
before he was appointed superintendent in 2005, he held numerous
positions within the district, such as director for human
resources, assistant superintendent for support services, and
associate superintendent for student support services; United ISD
added many educational programs and resources over the course of
his tenure, including magnet schools, Early College programs, and a
facility serving special needs students; under his leadership, the
district also received an "A" rating from the Texas Education
Agency for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his many contributions,
Mr. Santos received the Laredo Next Generation Rotary Club Unsung
Heroes Award, the Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation Leadership Award,
and a Future of Texas Award; he was inducted into the Latin American
International Hall of Fame, and he has served in honorary positions
for the Border Olympics, the American Cancer Society Relay for
Life, and the March of Dimes; and
WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, Mr. Santos graduated from Martin
High School before attending St. Edwards University on an athletic
scholarship; he later received a master's degree in education from
The University of Texas-Pan American, and he holds educational
administration and superintendent certificates from Texas A&M
University-Kingsville; in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife of over five decades, Carmen, and he
takes great pride in his two daughters and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The United Independent School District has
benefited immeasurably from Roberto Santos's visionary leadership
and his unwavering commitment to the district's students and staff,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his exceptional record of
achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Roberto J. Santos on his retirement
as superintendent of the United 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. Santos as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Raymond
King of Uvalde
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 79 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House