By Puente                                              H.R. No. 263
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Dr. Anthony B. Constanzo, retiring superintendent of East Central
 1-3     Independent School District (ISD) in San Antonio; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A graduate of South San Antonio High School,
 1-5     Dr. Constanzo holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Lutheran
 1-6     College, a master's degree from Trinity University, and a doctorate
 1-7     in educational administration from Nova University; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, He embarked on his oustanding career in the field of
 1-9     education as a teacher, coach, and athletic director with Southside
1-10     ISD; after a two-year interlude with the United States Army, he
1-11     went to work for North East ISD, where his administrative roles
1-12     over the next 28 years included assistant principal of Douglas
1-13     MacArthur High School and Lee Junior High School, principal of
1-14     Jackson Middle School, Theodore Roosevelt High School, and Krueger
1-15     Junior High School, administrative aide to the superintendent, and
1-16     first associate superintendent; and
1-17           WHEREAS, More recently, Dr. Constanzo distinguished himself
1-18     throughout 19 years with East Central ISD, and his "ABC's of
1-19     Progress" resulted in myriad accomplishments, including state and
1-20     national recognition of student achievement, upgraded and expanded
1-21     curriculum and staff to meet Texas Education Agency and Southern
1-22     Association of Colleges and Schools standards, and solid
1-23     school/community partnerships; in addition, the district now
1-24     provides individualized programs for special-needs students,
 2-1     advanced placement, dual credit, expanded course offerings,
 2-2     extended day and extended year programs, and alternative school
 2-3     settings; he also played a leading role in the successful passage
 2-4     of three bond referendums, including a $23.2 million package for
 2-5     new facilities in 1999; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, This highly respected educator has devoted his
 2-7     considerable leadership abilities to many worthy professional and
 2-8     civic organizations, serving in such capacities as vice president
 2-9     of the Challenger Learning Center, president of the Region 20
2-10     Regional Advisory Committee, and member of the Executive and
2-11     Legislative committees of the Texas Association of School
2-12     Administrators; and
2-13           WHEREAS, In recognition of his numerous achievements, he was
2-14     nominated for National Superintendent of the Year 2000; he is one
2-15     of five honorees commemorated on the Wall of Honor at Heritage
2-16     Middle School, and the Anthony B. Constanzo Math/Science Building
2-17     at East Central High School was named in his honor; many other
2-18     accolades and awards testify to the great esteem in which he is
2-19     held; and
2-20           WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Constanzo has set high
2-21     standards to which all educators and administrators may aspire, and
2-22     he is indeed worthy of special recognition at this time; now,
2-23     therefore, be it
2-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-25     Legislature hereby commend Dr. Anthony B. Constanzo for his
2-26     dedication to the students of San Antonio and extend to him sincere
2-27     best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement; and, be it
 3-1     further
 3-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 3-3     prepared for Dr. Constanzo as an expression of high regard by the
 3-4     Texas House of Representatives.