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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Jesús H. Chávez, who is retiring December 31, 2013, |
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as superintendent of the Round Rock Independent School District |
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after a distinguished 35-year career in education; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Chávez joined the Round Rock Independent School |
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District as superintendent in 2006 after having previously served |
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the district as a central office administrator, director, and |
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assistant superintendent; and |
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WHEREAS, Under his visionary leadership, the district was |
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able to pass two important bond packages, and student achievement |
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increased, particularly among students from low-income families; |
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he played a vital role in creating and fostering partnerships |
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within the community and with local businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Chávez has brought a balanced approach to bear |
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in his job as superintendent, helping the district maintain |
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strong programs in academics, fine arts, and athletics; he was |
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named Superintendent of the Year for Region XIII in 2009 and |
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2011; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary educator, Dr. Chávez is respected |
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and admired by students and colleagues alike, and his presence at |
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the Round Rock Independent School District will be greatly |
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missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jesús H. Chávez on his |
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exceptional service to the people of Round Rock as superintendent |
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of the Round Rock Independent School District and extend to him |
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best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 13, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |