78S40845 MW-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 115



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Richard Rivera, superintendent of the Weslaco 
Independent School District, was recently named the 2003 Regional 
Superintendent of the Year by the Region I Education Service 
Center; and
	WHEREAS, This well-deserved tribute honors an administrator 
who has worked to build strong and effective employee relations, 
increase public involvement in public education, and create new 
opportunities for the children of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rivera previously served as classroom teacher 
and coach, assistant principal, and principal before assuming his 
current position in August 1996; his 37-year career in education 
has been characterized by visionary leadership and dedication to 
excellence, and he has won the respect and admiration of students, 
teachers, parents, and peers alike during his tenure; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rivera has enjoyed the 
love and support of his wife, Mary Ellen, and his children, Omar, 
Roxanne, and Ricky; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his illustrious career, Mr. 
Rivera has distinguished himself as an administrator of the highest 
order and as a Texan whose contributions to public education have 
benefited many thousands of citizens of the Lone Star State; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Richard 
Rivera, Weslaco ISD superintendent, on his designation as 2003 
Regional Superintendent of the Year and extend to him best wishes 
for success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Rivera as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.